PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Shrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RlCK JAMES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is It Is You. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shrek
vs
JAMES

165 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Fight 4 America

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shrek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, RlCK JAMES!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shrek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shrek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shrek unloading with bombs!
JAMES bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Shrek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. JAMES gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shrek looking for a sweep. Not yet Shrek, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

JAMES drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and JAMES jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Shrek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. JAMES doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. JAMES manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Shrek working for a triangle but JAMES defends it easily.
Shrek is breathing heavily.

JAMES drops back looking for a leg! Shrek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shrek manages to kick JAMES off! JAMES jumps back into Shrek's guard.
JAMES trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shrek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JAMES is fending him off so far but Shrek persists. Nope, JAMES circles away and we're back to standing.
Shrek shoots in for a takedown but JAMES shows good takedown defense.
Shrek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts JAMES as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Shrek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shrek shoots in for a double leg but JAMES sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shrek closes this distance looking for a takedown but JAMES circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for JAMES.
JAMES throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shrek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JAMES's waist but JAMES gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shrek off to one side.
Shrek shoots for a takedown but JAMES saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Shrek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. JAMES sprawls well initially but Shrek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shrek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
JAMES is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shrek scores with a couple of nice shots.
JAMES is trying to get back to full guard.
JAMES avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shrek.
Shrek wants to pass the guard but JAMES is defending well.
Shrek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Shrek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and JAMES defends it well.
JAMES is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shrek scores with a couple of nice shots.
JAMES is pressing down on Shrek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

JAMES is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shrek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shrek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shrek is looking to work some ground and pound but JAMES has wrist control.
JAMES is trying to control the position but Shrek postures up.

Shrek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrek stands up over JAMES, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shrek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

JAMES throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

JAMES looking for a guillotine here but Shrek defends easily.
JAMES looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shrek is one step ahead there.
Shrek stands up over JAMES, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

JAMES escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shrek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shrek looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

JAMES escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shrek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

JAMES is looking for a triangle but Shrek pushes his legs off easily.

JAMES throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

JAMES pushes a forearm under Shrek's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shrek is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RlCK JAMES!