PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dana Fertitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mill Shiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiu has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Mill Shiu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fertitta
vs
Shiu

181 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dana Fertitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mill Shiu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertitta shoots in for a takedown but Shiu shows good takedown defense.
Fertitta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Fertitta has Shiu up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shiu lands with a right to the head.
Fertitta has Shiu pressed against the cage.
Fertitta fails to pull guard.
Fertitta stalling.

Fertitta pulls guard successfully.
Shiu wants to control from the top but Fertitta keeps moving.
Shiu being controlled here momentarily.
Fertitta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertitta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shiu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dana Fertitta.
Shiu misses with a looping right.
Shiu looks gassed!
Fertitta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Fertitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertitta shoots in but Shiu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shiu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fertitta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiu misses with a looping left.
Fertitta shoots for a double leg takedown but Shiu sprawls well. He's pushed Fertitta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fertitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fertitta.
Mill Shiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Shiu misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fertitta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fertitta moves in looking to clinch but Shiu pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fertitta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiu.

Shiu tries to keep at a distance but Fertitta has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertitta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fertitta breaks from the clinch.
Shiu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fertitta.
Shiu stuffs the takedown.
Shiu loads up on a big right hand but Fertitta slips the punch.
Shiu cracks Fertitta with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Fertitta with that takedown attempt.
Fertitta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiu.
Shiu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fertitta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiu cracks Fertitta with an open hand slap.
Shiu lands a nice shot that snaps Fertitta's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiu connects with a right hand. Fertitta shakes it off.
Fertitta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fertitta somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Shiu there.
Fertitta wants to clinch.
Shiu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fertitta slips a jab from Shiu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertitta tries to move into range but Shiu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fertitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiu.
Fertitta closes the distance and clinches up with Shiu, looking for a takedown. Fertitta pushes Shiu against the cage but Shiu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shiu jabs Fertitta right on the nose. Fertitta blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mill Shiu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mill Shiu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good shot there by Shiu.

Fertitta rushes Shiu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shiu being controlled against the cage.
Fertitta gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fertitta misses with a body punch.
Shiu is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Fertitta.
Shiu gets underhooks to prevent Fertitta's takedown attempt.
Shiu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fertitta pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiu misses with a knee to the head.
Fertitta wants a takedown but no success here.
Fertitta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Fertitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertitta has Shiu pushed against the cage.

Fertitta drags the fight down to the ground.
Shiu wants to pass the guard but Fertitta is keeping the position.
Shiu preventing the sweep.

Fertitta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shiu uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertitta sneaks back into half guard.
Fertitta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fertitta has his foot on Shiu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shiu works his way back into a safe position though.
Fertitta looking to control.

Fertitta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fertitta looking for a sweep. Not yet Fertitta, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertitta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shiu's guard.
Fertitta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shiu pulls Fertitta in close to his closed guard and prevents Fertitta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fertitta stays in close to Shiu's body and controls the position.

Fertitta stands up from Shiu's guard - Fertitta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fertitta blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fertitta has managed to clinch.
Shiu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fertitta prevents it.

Fertitta breaks from the clinch.
Fertitta is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fertitta or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiu which made him look bad.
Shiu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Shiu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertitta shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fertitta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dana Fertitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shiu throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Fertitta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mill Shiu's cut.
That's time! Fertitta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fertitta tries to clinch there but Shiu circles away.
Fertitta misses with a low kick as Shiu jumps back.
Fertitta dives in and grabs Shiu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shiu pushes down on Fertitta's head and hops out.
Fertitta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shiu but Shiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiu misses the target.
Fertitta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Fertitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Shiu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shiu.
Fertitta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fertitta tries to clinch but Shiu moves out of range.
Fertitta shoots in for a double leg but Shiu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shiu lands with an uppercut that bounces Fertitta off the cage and back into range.
Mill Shiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fertitta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiu.
Fertitta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiu.
Fertitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiu.
Shiu blocks a head kick by Fertitta.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiu.
Fertitta tries to clinch there but Shiu circles away.
Shiu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fertitta shoots in but Shiu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shiu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fertitta has time to react.
Fertitta slips under a jab from Shiu.
Shiu slips under a jab from Fertitta.
Fertitta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiu defends it nicely.
Shiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiu misses with a straight right.
Fertitta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fertitta ducks under a wild hook from Shiu.
Fertitta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fertitta shoots for a takedown but Shiu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shiu lands a jab to the head.
Shiu misses with a straight left.
Shiu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fertitta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shiu but Shiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shiu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fertitta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shiu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fertitta.
Shiu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fertitta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fertitta tries to clinch up.
Shiu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiu lands a really nice looking cross but Fertitta seems unphased.
Fertitta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fertitta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fertitta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fertitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fertitta throws out a loose jab but Shiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shiu with a hook.
Shiu lands with a straight right. Fertitta didn't see that one coming.
Shiu throws a shot from downtown. Fertitta moves away and avoids it.
Shiu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shiu misses the jab.
Shiu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shiu throws a hook to the side of Fertitta's head but Fertitta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fertitta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiu circles away.
A left lands for Shiu.
Shiu misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertitta has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fertitta is defended easily by Shiu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiu misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mill Shiu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shiu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mill Shiu!