PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kauffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kauffman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen- Another one bites the dust. David Shields had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Shields
vs
Kauffman

183 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
193 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Kauffman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kauffman counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like David Shields has been cut.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
Shields throws a series of punches but Kauffman moves out of range.
Shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kauffman misses with a body shot
and Shields counters with a good low kick that Kauffman was not able to check.
Shields on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shields attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kauffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauffman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kauffman misses with the combination.
Kauffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kauffman moves away and avoids it.
Shields attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kauffman rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kauffman misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Kauffman - that landed with a thud.
Kauffman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kauffman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Kauffman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kauffman stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields prevents a body shot from Kauffman.
Kauffman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
Shields blocks a body shot from Kauffman.
Kauffman scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kauffman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shields blocking some punches.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kauffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kauffman.
Kauffman pushes Shields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kauffman has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
Kauffman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Kauffman misses with a body punch.
Kauffman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields prevents a body shot from Kauffman.
Kauffman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kauffman.
Kauffman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kauffman misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kauffman to work.
A hook to the body from Kauffman.
Shields letting Kauffman take a breather here.
Kauffman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Kauffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kauffman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kauffman tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
Kauffman is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kauffman cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Shields being controlled against the cage.
Kauffman works on Shields's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman pushes Shields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Kauffman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kauffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kauffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Kauffman scores with a hook to the body.
Kauffman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kauffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Kauffman.
Kauffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kauffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kauffman lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kauffman.
Nice body punch from Kauffman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kauffman is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kauffman is working Shields over against the cage.
Come on Kauffman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kauffman lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Kauffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kauffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kauffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kauffman connects with an inside leg kick.
Shields swings for the body but Kauffman moves out of range.
Shields gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kauffman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shields throws a leg kick
letting Kauffman counter with a right hand.
Kauffman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shields misses with a body punch
and Kauffman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kauffman misses with a combination
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauffman misses with an uppercut. Shields saw that one coming.
Kauffman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shields counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kauffman is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Kauffman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kauffman tries to land a body kick
and Shields counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kauffman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kauffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shields.
Kauffman throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Kauffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chad Kauffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kauffman's calf.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Kauffman.
Kauffman throws an off balance right hand
and Shields counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kauffman misses with a wild body shot.
Kauffman throws a sloppy body shot
and Shields counters with a low kick, right behind Kauffman 's knee.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Shields misses
and Kauffman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kauffman throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Kauffman.
Kauffman throws a lazy uppercut
and Shields counters with a solid body kick.
Kauffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Kauffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kauffman misses with a right hand
and Shields counters with a nice leg kick.
Kauffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.

Shields feints and as Kauffman raises his hands in defense, Shields changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shields trying to move into half guard but instead Kauffman has managed to sweep!
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Kauffman from controlling successfully.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Kauffman slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kauffman!
Shields throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kauffman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kauffman pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields throwing shots but Kauffman is blocking nicely.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Kauffman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kauffman trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shields kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shields is trying to control. Kauffman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kauffman won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kauffman's head.
Kauffman keeping hold of Shields's head, controlling as best he can.
Kauffman wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kauffman is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields is looking to pass Kauffman's guard but actually Kauffman recovers to full guard.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.
Kauffman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kauffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Kauffman is keeping the position.
Kauffman working a defensive guard here.
Kauffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields is working Kauffman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields stands up over Kauffman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but David Shields did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kauffman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shields counters with a leg kick.
Kauffman scores with a nice body kick.
Kauffman throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a low kick, right behind Kauffman 's knee.
Chad Kauffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kauffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields throws out a powerful jab.
Kauffman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kauffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kauffman tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Kauffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kauffman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shields.
Kauffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shields scoring with strikes but Kauffman is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kauffman is working to get back to half guard.
Shields throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kauffman wants to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kauffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
David Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields unloads with some shots from mount but Kauffman bucks and avoids them well.
Shields throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kauffman because Shields loaded up on that one.

Shields is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kauffman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kauffman!
Kauffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shields is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kauffman off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Shields had his way with Chad Kauffman in that round.
The cut man is working on David Shields's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kauffman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shields counters with a nice body kick.
Shields lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields thows a leg kick but Kauffman checks it
and Kauffman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauffman misses with a right hand
and Shields counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Kauffman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shields finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots and misses
and Kauffman counters with a solid body kick.
Kauffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kauffman throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields thows a leg kick but Kauffman checks it
and Kauffman counters with a straight right hand.
Kauffman wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kauffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman looks to clinch

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kauffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kauffman, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauffman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
Kauffman advances to half guard.
Kauffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kauffman wants to stand up but Shields has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kauffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman working Shields over with strikes.
Kauffman wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Kauffman winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kauffman pulls his head out easily.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Kauffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kauffman working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields pushes Kauffman off looking to stand but Kauffman dives back in and keeps control.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Kauffman is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kauffman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields trying to control but Kauffman postures up.
Kauffman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Kauffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kauffman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Kauffman! Chad Kauffman retains his middleweight title!