PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boots McShoelace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McShoelace
vs
Decimus

225 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boots McShoelace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Decimus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McShoelace.
Decimus has a takedown stuffed.
McShoelace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from McShoelace.
Decimus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Decimus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McShoelace gets full guard.
McShoelace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McShoelace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decimus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McShoelace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Decimus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShoelace is trying to control the position but Decimus postures up.

McShoelace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decimus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McShoelace is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShoelace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimus.

Decimus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Decimus wants to pass the guard but McShoelace is keeping the position.
Decimus postures up in McShoelace's guard and throws a big left but McShoelace blocks it.
Decimus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decimus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Decimus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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.
McShoelace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Decimus off and has taken his back!

McShoelace is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Decimus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Decimus for a finish.

McShoelace is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

McShoelace is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Decimus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Decimus rolls, trying to escape but McShoelace keeps control of the position.

McShoelace has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Decimus is trying to defend against the choke here but McShoelace has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McShoelace Tightens the hold and Decimus taps out furiously! McShoelace displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boots McShoelace!