PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shields's choice of entrance music: "Walk" by Pantera. On his way into the cage it seems that Randy Lamon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Randy Lamon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lamon
vs
Shields

177 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Lamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries to clinch but Lamon is having none of it.
Lamon looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Shields tries to keep at a distance but Lamon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shields working hard to break the clinch.
Shields with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamon fails to pull guard.

Lamon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lamon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shields works over Lamon with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields postures up in Lamon's guard and throws a big left but Lamon blocks it.

Lamon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to stand but Lamon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lamon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamon working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shields is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lamon keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamon has wrist control.
Lamon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields preventing the sweep.

Shields stands and steps away. Lamon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick from Lamon.
Lamon is breathing heavily.
Shields wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shields is trying to control. Lamon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamon tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Shields there.
Shields thows a huge punch but Lamon dodges it nicely.
Shields is nestled in close to Lamon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Shields is working for a kimura but Lamon is defending it quite comfortably.
Lamon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shields throws a shot to the body.

Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamon is pulling down on Shields's head to control his posture.

Shields stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Shields forces Lamon back against the cage and clinches.

Shields pulls Lamon into guard.

Shields pushes Lamon off and scrambles back to his feet.

Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lamon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shields cracks Lamon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shields lands a few punches from side control.
Lamon struggling a bit here.

Shields stands up and beckons Lamon to his feet.

Shields closes the distance and clinches.
Lamon jumps guard but Shields stands there with Lamon around his waist. Lamon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lamon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamon throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.

Lamon moves into the clinch.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Lamon.
Lamon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shields walks away with a smile on his face. Lamon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randy Lamon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamon, pushing him back against the cage.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Lamon is controlling the position.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Randy Lamon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Shields.
Shields can't break the clinch.
Lamon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamon tries to stall but Shields uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Shields drags the fight down to the ground.

Shields has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lamon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shields has tightened it up now! Lamon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Shields!