PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slider Little Brother Defense (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Shackelford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Brother Defense comes to the cage accompanied by DO NOT CLICK! im a little brother type prank. Shackelford has chosen Airplanes as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Little Brother Defense
vs
Shackelford

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slider Little Brother Defense!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Shackelford!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Brother Defense throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackelford moves out of range of the strikes.
Little Brother Defense throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Shackelford tries to keep at a distance but Little Brother Defense has taken the fight into the clinch.
Little Brother Defense has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shackelford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Shackelford gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Shackelford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shackelford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shackelford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little Brother Defense swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shackelford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Little Brother Defense keeping moving, preventing Shackelford from controlling successfully.
Little Brother Defense knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shackelford on the ground.
Shackelford passes Little Brother Defense's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shackelford is trying to work for a kimura but Little Brother Defense is defending well.
Little Brother Defense is refusing to be controlled, as Shackelford sits in half guard.
Little Brother Defense on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Little Brother Defense tries to get out of the position.

Shackelford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Little Brother Defense doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shackelford.

Shackelford is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackelford trying to mount his opponent but Little Brother Defense defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackelford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shackelford tries to pass to full mount but Little Brother Defense defends it.
Little Brother Defense wants to control but Shackelford is keeping busy.
Little Brother Defense is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford is thwarting Little Brother Defense's attempts to control the position.

Shackelford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Little Brother Defense sees it coming and defends easily.
Shackelford is looking to take a break and control but Little Brother Defense is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Shackelford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four 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.
Little Brother Defense tries to get to full guard but Shackelford has control of the leg.
Shackelford works his way into side control.

Shackelford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Little Brother Defense has escaped the position, nice work there.
Little Brother Defense is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Shackelford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shackelford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Little Brother Defense tries to buck Shackelford off but Shackelford is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackelford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shackelford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shackelford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Little Brother Defense finds it's way round the side to connect with Shackelford's head.
Little Brother Defense really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Shackelford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Little Brother Defense looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Shackelford tries for a kimura but Little Brother Defense is defending well.

Shackelford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Little Brother Defense is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Little Brother Defense struggling a bit here.

Shackelford is trying to get an arm triangle but Little Brother Defense is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackelford trying to control the action but Little Brother Defense is working from the bottom.

Shackelford tries for a kimura but Little Brother Defense is defending well.
Little Brother Defense struggling a bit here.

Shackelford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Little Brother Defense knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Little Brother Defense gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Shackelford is working for a guillotine from mount but Little Brother Defense frees his head quite easily.

Shackelford wants to finish this one by submission but Little Brother Defense is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shackelford.
Little Brother Defense tries to lock up and control but Shackelford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford wants to control the pace but Little Brother Defense is squirming around nicely.
Shackelford throwing strikes here but Little Brother Defense is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shackelford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Little Brother Defense is looking to escape.
Little Brother Defense tries to hold on but Shackelford pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Little Brother Defense holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shackelford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shackelford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shackelford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Little Brother Defense is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Shackelford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Little Brother Defense is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Little Brother Defense and Shackelford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Shackelford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackelford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shackelford takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Shackelford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Little Brother Defense!
Shackelford tries to control but Little Brother Defense wriggling away.
Little Brother Defense tries to lock up and control but Shackelford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shackelford trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Shackelford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shackelford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Little Brother Defense, who protects the arm well.

Shackelford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Little Brother Defense defending against the ground and pound.
Little Brother Defense struggling a bit here.

Little Brother Defense sneaks out the side door and pushes Shackelford away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shackelford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shackelford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackelford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shackelford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Little Brother Defense is looking to reverse the position.

Shackelford has an Americana. Little Brother Defense didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shackelford is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shackelford hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rusty Shackelford!