PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shields
vs
Rutten

185 cm
26
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries for a takedown but Rutten circles away easily
and Rutten counters with a two punch combo.
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a head kick.
Rutten misses with a double jab

and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.

Rutten 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.
Rutten lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shields can't escape the position.
Shields is trying to stand.

Rutten is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shields has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rutten trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shields wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Shields is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
Shields holds on to Rutten as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

Rutten gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rutten working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.

Rutten has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shields is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rutten.
Rutten looks gassed!

Shields decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten is refusing to be controlled, as Shields sits in half guard.
Rutten tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Shields dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination!
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shields.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks.

Shields breaks the clinch.
Rutten misses with a double jab.

Shields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shields working Rutten over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rutten wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten tries to hold on but Shields postures up.
Rutten reaches up to try and control the position but Shields seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rutten rolls and tries to escape and now Shields has his back!
Shields trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Rutten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shields not allowing Rutten to control his hands.
Rutten is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shields.
Rutten tries to roll but Shields sticks to his back.

Shields is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rutten knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rutten for a finish.
Rutten covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten holding both Shields 's hands and preventing any damage.

Shields has the hooks in. Rutten is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Shields passes his arm under Rutten's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rutten taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Shields!