PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Res
vs
Shady

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Slim Shady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Res gets caught napping as Shady dives in and scores a takedown. Res manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Res escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shady throwing strikes but missing.
Shady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Res is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Res has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Res works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Res looking for a sweep. Not yet Res, not yet.

Res looking for a guillotine here but Shady defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Res has his foot on Shady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shady works his way back into a safe position though.
Shady passes into half guard.

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

Shady is working for a kimura but Res is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.
Shady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Res's head.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Res looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Res looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Res gets back to full guard.
Shady throws a big elbow that misses.
Shady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Res is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shady is aware though and is defending well.

Res is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Res has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Res working for a triangle but Shady defends it easily.
Shady passes Res's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Shady seems to be looking for submissions.

Shady is working for a kimura but Res is defending it quite comfortably.

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.

Res looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shady seems to be looking for submissions.

Res actively working from the bottom here.

Shady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Res defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

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

Res looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ac Res will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Res manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shady on his heels. He'll look to pass Shady's guard now, I'm sure.

Res is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Shady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Res can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Res passes into half guard.

Res is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shady is just riding it out for now. Res eventually gives up the hold.
Shady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Res seems to be working for a kimura but Shady defends the submission attempt.

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

Res is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shady manages to get to full guard.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Shady working for a triangle but Res defends it easily.
Res stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shady swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Res thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Res drops back looking for a leg! Shady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shady manages to kick Res off! Res jumps back into Shady's guard.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Res is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Res looking to pass the guard.

Shady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Res advances position into side control!
Shady tries to buck Res off but Res is having none of it.
Ac Res overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Res tries to get to full guard but Shady has control of the leg.

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.

Shady is working for a kimura but Res is defending it quite comfortably.

Shady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Res is just riding it out for now. Shady eventually gives up the hold.

Res looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady working Res over with strikes.

Shady is working for a submission of some sort.

Shady seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Res looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Res actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ac Res will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shady gets a double leg takedown into Res's guard.
Shady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Res is keeping the position for now.
Shady pushes down on Res's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Shady is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Res actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Res manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Res looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shady stands and throws Res's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Shady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Res, who protects the arm well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Res manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Res is working for a submission of some sort.
Res prevents Shady from improving his position.

Res is looking for a kimura but Shady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Res to get the leverage.

Shady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shady gets back to full guard.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Shady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Res can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Res gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Res thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Shady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Res drops back looking for a leg! Shady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shady manages to kick Res off! Res jumps back into Shady's guard.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Res drops back looking for a leg! Shady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shady manages to kick Res off! Res jumps back into Shady's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shady working for a triangle but Res defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Res defends it easily.

Shady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Res is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Res drops back looking for a leg! Shady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shady manages to kick Res off! Res jumps back into Shady's guard.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Res drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Res jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Res actively working from the bottom here.

Shady is looking for a kimura but Res is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shady to get the leverage.

Shady is looking for a kimura here.

Res is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shady pulls his head out easily.
Slim Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Res looking for submissions off his back.

Shady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Res is just riding it out for now. Shady eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Shady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Res has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ac Res!