PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Lytle's chin.

Lytle
vs
Shields

181 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Shields looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shields trying to mount his opponent but Lytle defends it.

Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lytle is trying to control but can't.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Lytle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lytle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle wants to get back to full guard.
Lytle is working hard here to advance position.
Lytle works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lytle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Lytle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Lytle working a defensive guard here.

Lytle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields preventing the sweep.

Lytle working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.

Lytle has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lytle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle looking for a sweep. Not yet Lytle, not yet.

Lytle is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.

Lytle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lytle wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Shields trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.

Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lytle avoids the head kick by Shields.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Lytle.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Lytle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.

Lytle lands a big right hand that sends Shields crashing to the mat! Lytle stays standing though and waves Shields back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lytle lands a big right hook! Shields looks hurt but is still standing! Lytle lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shields falls down and Lytle dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shields's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lytle runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lytle!