PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred The Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jose Vieira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jose Vieira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vieira
vs
The Shank

183 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred The Shank!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from The Shank.

The Shank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
The Shank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira looking for a takedown.
The Shank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but The Shank sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Shank has a takedown stuffed.
The Shank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but The Shank sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by The Shank.
The Shank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.

The Shank moves into the clinch.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from The Shank.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vieira is breathing heavily.

Vieira gets tackled into the cage by The Shank. The Shank maintains the clinch.
The Shank can't get the takedown.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from The Shank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to circle away but The Shank has him pinned against the cage.

The Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Shank tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

The Shank clinches.
The Shank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vieira's defenses.
The Shank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Shank is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Shank down to the mat. The Shank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Shank is defended easily by Vieira.
The Shank throws a wild body kick that Vieira sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a low kick as The Shank jumps back.
Vieira has a takedown stuffed.
The Shank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.

The Shank darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.

Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Shank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Shank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Shank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Shank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Shank pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vieira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Shank.
The Shank wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred The Shank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Shank swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Shank avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Shank sprawls well. The Shank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
The Shank fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Shank fails to land the takedown.
The Shank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Shank lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vieira takes a step back to recover.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by The Shank.
Jose Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Shank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
The Shank misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira misses with a combination
and The Shank finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Shank tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Shank lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jose Vieira has been cut.
The Shank lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vieira takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Shank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vieira's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to stand and escape but The Shank is having none of it.
Vieira is striking from the bottom but The Shank uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but The Shank is very close to passing his half guard.
The Shank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Shank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The Shank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

We're going to have a standup here because Jose Vieira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
The Shank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
The Shank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Shank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vieira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Shank is trying to drag Vieira to the mat but Vieira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Shank lands an elbow that stopped Vieira in his tracks for a moment.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vieira gets tackled into the cage by The Shank. The Shank maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred The Shank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Vieira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Shank fails to land the takedown.
The Shank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The Shank moves into the clinch.
The Shank tries to land a knee to the head but Vieira blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vieira as The Shank tries to tie him up.
The Shank prevents Vieira from breaking the clinch.
The Shank missing with knees to the body.
The Shank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Shank throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to break free but The Shank has control.

Vieira jumps guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as The Shank tries to pass.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Shank is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira working a defensive guard but The Shank manages to pass into side control anyway.
The Shank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shank passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vieira!
The Shank lands a nice shot to the head.
Vieira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Shank is looking to advance position but Vieira won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, The Shank seems content to control.
Vieira wants to control but The Shank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fred The Shank has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred The Shank.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Shank as he jumps to the side.
The Shank throws a head kick that misses.
The Shank scores with a nice body kick.
The Shank shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from The Shank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Shank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred The Shank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jose Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred The Shank.
The Shank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred The Shank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Shank has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred The Shank!
Post fight, Fred The Shank took to the microphone: 'woooooooooooooooooo'.