PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Destruction
vs
Kepe Eses

191 cm
25
264 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

213 cm
25
285 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction tries to clinch but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
Kepe Eses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kepe Eses avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction lands a slapping body shot.

Destruction has closed the distance and engaged Kepe Eses in a clinch.
Kepe Eses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destruction trying to land knees to the body.
Kepe Eses misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kepe Eses escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Destruction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Destruction is looking to break free of the clinch but Kepe Eses has double underhooks.
Destruction has Kepe Eses pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kepe Eses manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Destruction is trying to break the clinch but Kepe Eses is controlling him.
Kepe Eses blocks a body shot from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a body punch.
Destruction keeps control of Kepe Eses as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Destruction tries to stall but Kepe Eses uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kepe Eses tries to break free but Destruction pushes him back against the cage.
Kepe Eses goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Destruction misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Destruction is leaning against Kepe Eses and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Kepe Eses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kepe Eses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Destruction cracks a nice hook into Kepe Eses's ribs.
Destruction checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Destruction fails with a takedown attempt.
Kepe Eses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Destruction. Destruction obviously looking to wear him down.
Destruction scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction cracks the inside of Kepe Eses's front leg.
Destruction lands a lovely overhand right.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kepe Eses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Destruction. That's going to slow Kepe Eses down.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Destruction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Destruction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Destruction forces Kepe Eses back against the cage and clinches.
Destruction lands a shoulder strike.

Kepe Eses escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kepe Eses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kepe Eses throws a right hand that misses
and Destruction counters with a body kick that stops Kepe Eses in his tracks momentarily.
Shawn Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kepe Eses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kepe Eses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kepe Eses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Kepe Eses lands but Destruction takes it in his stride.
Destruction throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kepe Eses looks gassed!
Kepe Eses looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Destruction shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kepe Eses but Kepe Eses pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Destruction throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Destruction throws a front kick aimed at Kepe Eses's knee but Kepe Eses avoids it well.

Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and presses him up against the cage.
Kepe Eses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Destruction has clasped his hands together around Kepe Eses's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kepe Eses takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Destruction looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Destruction tries for a kimura but Kepe Eses is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kepe Eses is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Destruction dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kepe Eses throws a front kick aimed at Destruction's knee but Destruction avoids it well.
Kepe Eses throws a nice head kick!
Kepe Eses throws a low kick but it's checked well by Destruction.
Destruction misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kepe Eses dodges the punch combination from Destruction.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.

Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kepe Eses swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kepe Eses tries to work over Destruction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kepe Eses swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kepe Eses misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Destruction.
A hook to the body from Destruction.
Kepe Eses is breathing heavily.

Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syezd Kepe Eses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destruction tries to clinch but Kepe Eses is having none of it.
A big left from Kepe Eses misses.

Destruction rushes Kepe Eses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kepe Eses wants to break the clinch but can't.

Destruction drags the fight down to the ground.
Destruction might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kepe Eses wants to get up but he can't break Destruction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Destruction is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destruction working over Kepe Eses with some ground and pound. Kepe Eses looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Kepe Eses's temple.
Destruction thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Kepe Eses's temple.
Kepe Eses moves into full guard.
Destruction missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kepe Eses is trying to control the position but Destruction postures up.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Kepe Eses keeps moving.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction trying to control but Kepe Eses is working from the bottom.
Destruction's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Destruction advances to half guard.
Kepe Eses moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction postures up and lands a big shot to Kepe Eses's brow.
Destruction is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction looking to sit in guard and control but Kepe Eses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Destruction is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kepe Eses is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing Kepe Eses from controlling successfully.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kepe Eses wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Syezd Kepe Eses hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kepe Eses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Destruction dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Destruction fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kepe Eses on the side of the head.
Destruction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kepe Eses looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kepe Eses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Destruction thuds a left hand into Kepe Eses's body.
Destruction is looking to clinch but Kepe Eses is avoiding it.
Destruction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kepe Eses counters with a slapping leg kick.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kepe Eses throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kepe Eses fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destruction checks it well.
Destruction scores with a nice head shot.
Destruction walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kepe Eses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kepe Eses counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction checks a leg kick.
Kepe Eses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Destruction delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Destruction as he checks the leg kick.
Kepe Eses swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destruction is looking to wear down Kepe Eses with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Destruction scores with a jab to the body.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Kepe Eses.

Destruction moves into range and clinches up with Kepe Eses.
Destruction tries to work over Kepe Eses's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kepe Eses stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Kepe Eses scores with a nice short uppercut.
Destruction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syezd Kepe Eses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Destruction has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kepe Eses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kepe Eses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destruction tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Destruction blocks the low kick.
Destruction throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destruction misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kepe Eses avoiding damage as Destruction throws knees to the body.
Destruction tries a body shot but Kepe Eses blocks it.

Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kepe Eses wants to land a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Destruction counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Kepe Eses.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kepe Eses attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction feints and then cracks Kepe Eses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kepe Eses down.
Kepe Eses slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.
Destruction is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kepe Eses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kepe Eses's calf.
Shawn Destruction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destruction misses with a jab to the body
and Kepe Eses counters with a big head kick but Destruction shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kepe Eses takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses avoids the body shot from Destruction.

Destruction looking to score a takedown here. Kepe Eses is defending well but Destruction drives through and ends up in Kepe Eses's guard.

Kepe Eses is looking for a triangle here but Destruction uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Destruction cracks Kepe Eses with a big elbow.
Destruction is looking to take a break and control but Kepe Eses is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shawn Destruction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kepe Eses tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Syezd Kepe Eses.
Well Destruction has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Destruction!