PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo has chosen Theme of Sho as his entrance music. Fink McIllhenny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McIllhenny
vs
Shinjo

182 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

176 cm
26
171 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ANABOLIC LAUNDRY 90%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinjo misses with a leg kick
and McIllhenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shinjo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McIllhenny missing with a left hand there. Shinjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a head kick.
McIllhenny throws a jab when Shinjo was well out of range.
McIllhenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinjo lands a slapping body shot.
Shinjo throws an overhand right that lands on McIllhenny's shoulder, as McIllhenny tries to avoid the shot.
Shinjo lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McIllhenny misses with a wild body shot.
McIllhenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIllhenny connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as McIllhenny blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinjo.
McIllhenny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinjo scores with a head kick. McIllhenny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shinjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McIllhenny wants to clinch up but Shinjo keeps it at a distance.
McIllhenny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but McIllhenny checks it.
McIllhenny tries to bum rush Shinjo with a series of wild strikes but Shinjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McIllhenny closes the distance and pushes Shinjo back into the cage.
Shinjo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shinjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIllhenny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinjo breaks the clinch.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
McIllhenny takes one to the chin there.
Fink McIllhenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinjo looks to land a combination but McIllhenny avoids it well.
Shinjo misses with a left hand
and McIllhenny counters with a right hand to the body.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut. Shinjo saw that one coming.
Shinjo misses with a body shot.
McIllhenny throws a leg kick but Shinjo moved away.
Shinjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinjo throws a hook but McIllhenny avoids it easily.
McIllhenny avoids the head kick by Shinjo.
McIllhenny throws a series of punches but Shinjo moves out of range.
Sho Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIllhenny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shinjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIllhenny counters with a good low kick that Shinjo was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McIllhenny.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Shinjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIllhenny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shinjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIllhenny manages to avoid it.
McIllhenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIllhenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIllhenny lands a body shot.
Shinjo catches McIllhenny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shinjo with a jab.
Shinjo throws a looping overhand right but McIllhenny ducks down to avoid it.
Shinjo throws a nice looking combination but McIllhenny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from McIllhenny misses the target.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
Shinjo moves out of range as McIllhenny strikes.
Shinjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIllhenny was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinjo misses with a low kick.
Shinjo throws a series of punches but McIllhenny avoids them all with ease.
Shinjo thows a leg kick but McIllhenny checks it
and McIllhenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinjo avoids the body shot from McIllhenny.
Shinjo looks to land a right hand but McIllhenny moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McIllhenny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from McIllhenny. No joy for Shinjo on that attempt.
Fink McIllhenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a head kick but McIllhenny moves out of range.
McIllhenny doesn't manage to clinch there - Shinjo circles away.
Shinjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McIllhenny's waist but McIllhenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinjo off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIllhenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shinjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McIllhenny misses with a right hand
enabling Shinjo to counter with a crisp jab.
Shinjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

McIllhenny gets a clinch.
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 Fink McIllhenny will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big left from McIllhenny misses.
McIllhenny throws a leg kick that misses.
Shinjo throws a sloppy head kick and McIllhenny moves out of range easily.
Fink McIllhenny is winning the standup battle so far.
McIllhenny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinjo manages to avoid it.
McIllhenny scores with a jab. Shinjo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shinjo throws an overhand right that lands on McIllhenny's shoulder, as McIllhenny tries to avoid the shot.
McIllhenny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Shinjo blocks it.
A slow jab from Shinjo misses its intended target.
McIllhenny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shinjo in his tracks.
McIllhenny throws an off balance right hand
and Shinjo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shinjo.
Shinjo avoids the head kick by McIllhenny.
Shinjo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIllhenny.
Shinjo defending well as McIllhenny loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut.
Shinjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McIllhenny tries to avoid it but Shinjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McIllhenny to the ground. McIllhenny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McIllhenny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shinjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McIllhenny thinking.
McIllhenny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McIllhenny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinjo takes one to the chin there.
Shinjo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shinjo lands a nice looking body shot.
McIllhenny tries to clinch up but Shinjo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shinjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fink McIllhenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a combination
and McIllhenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIllhenny misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but McIllhenny sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIllhenny throws a lazy right hand but Shinjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Shinjo avoids it easily.
McIllhenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIllhenny checks a leg kick.
McIllhenny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut
and Shinjo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinjo looks for a takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well.

Shinjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shinjo lands in his opponent's guard.

McIllhenny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinjo is aware though and is defending well.
McIllhenny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shinjo is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McIllhenny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinjo is aware though and is defending well.
Shinjo wants to get up but he can't break McIllhenny's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

McIllhenny looking for subs off his back but Shinjo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shinjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIllhenny keeps working.
Shinjo with the ground and pound but McIllhenny uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shinjo wants to pass the guard but McIllhenny is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny controls Shinjo momentarily but Shinjo frees himself.
McIllhenny wants to sweep here but Shinjo controlling him for the moment.
McIllhenny trying to control the position.
Shinjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shinjo tries to free his leg and advance position but McIllhenny is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinjo cracks McIllhenny with a solid left hand.
McIllhenny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shinjo advances to half guard.
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 Fink McIllhenny will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shinjo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McIllhenny.
Shinjo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McIllhenny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from McIllhenny misses.
Shinjo connects with a solid leg kick.
Shinjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McIllhenny doesn't seem bothered though.
Shinjo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McIllhenny is out of range and Shinjo settles back down.
McIllhenny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shinjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinjo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McIllhenny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinjo's head.
McIllhenny misses with a hook.
Shinjo throws a sloppy head kick and McIllhenny moves out of range easily.
McIllhenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinjo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McIllhenny's hands.
Shinjo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIllhenny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McIllhenny throws out the jab.
McIllhenny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinjo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McIllhenny's calf.
Shinjo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shinjo ducks under a wild hook from McIllhenny.
Shinjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIllhenny sizes up Shinjo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McIllhenny misses with a straight right.
McIllhenny misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from McIllhenny does no damage.
Nice body punch from McIllhenny.
Shinjo thows a body shot but no joy.
McIllhenny connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny tries to clinch up but Shinjo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shinjo misses with a looping left.
Shinjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McIllhenny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIllhenny connects with a jab.
Shinjo takes a swing at McIllhenny's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIllhenny scores with a jab to the head.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but McIllhenny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McIllhenny misses with the combination.
Shinjo avoids the head kick by McIllhenny.
Shinjo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McIllhenny in his tracks.

Shinjo tries to keep at a distance but McIllhenny has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny leaning his opponent against the cage.
McIllhenny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shinjo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shinjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McIllhenny tries to stall but Shinjo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shinjo misses with a punch on the inside.
McIllhenny is working Shinjo over against the cage.
Shinjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shinjo tries to stall but McIllhenny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McIllhenny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shinjo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McIllhenny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fink McIllhenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Shinjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo throws a series of punches but McIllhenny moves out of range.
Shinjo moves out of range as McIllhenny strikes.
Shinjo tries to move into range but McIllhenny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinjo.
Shinjo moves out of range of the strikes.
McIllhenny misses with a double jab.
McIllhenny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McIllhenny blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIllhenny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shinjo.
Shinjo slips under a jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McIllhenny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McIllhenny moves in looking to clinch but Shinjo pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fink McIllhenny clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shinjo throws a right and a left that McIllhenny avoids nicely.

McIllhenny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shinjo, pushing him back against the cage.
Shinjo being controlled against the cage.
McIllhenny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McIllhenny has Shinjo pressed against the cage.
McIllhenny scores with a shot to the side of Shinjo's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinjo.
A short right from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny tries to throw a body punch but Shinjo avoids it by throwing McIllhenny back against the cage.
Shinjo pushes McIllhenny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McIllhenny lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shinjo wants to improve his position but McIllhenny is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinjo is not content to let McIllhenny control the position.
Shinjo is looking to get back to full guard here but McIllhenny has managed to pass to side control instead.

McIllhenny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shinjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McIllhenny working the ground and pound.
McIllhenny wants to control but Shinjo is keeping him busy.
McIllhenny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinjo down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McIllhenny moves into full guard.
McIllhenny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shinjo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIllhenny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. McIllhenny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McIllhenny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shinjo controls the pace.
McIllhenny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shinjo!
Shinjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny punishing his opponent with strikes.

Shinjo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
McIllhenny tests Shinjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Shinjo drives through and clinches with McIllhenny against the cage.
McIllhenny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shinjo pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIllhenny blocks a head kick by Shinjo.
McIllhenny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinjo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fink McIllhenny had his way with Sho Shinjo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

McIllhenny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shinjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by McIllhenny.
Shinjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIllhenny was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinjo.
Shinjo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McIllhenny counters with an inside leg kick.
McIllhenny throws a head kick that misses.
Shinjo lands with a thumping leg kick.
McIllhenny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinjo at a distance.
McIllhenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinjo scores with a leg kick.
Shinjo shoots for a double leg takedown but McIllhenny sprawls well. He's pushed Shinjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shinjo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny throws the kick towards the body but Shinjo avoids it.
Shinjo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McIllhenny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McIllhenny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinjo. Shinjo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by McIllhenny as he checks the leg kick.
Shinjo motions for McIllhenny to come forward. Shinjo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinjo tried to score with a low kick but McIllhenny checks it.
McIllhenny scores with the left hand. Shinjo knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - McIllhenny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shinjo misses with a low kick as McIllhenny jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIllhenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shinjo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McIllhenny is fending him off so far but Shinjo persists. Nope, McIllhenny circles away and we're back to standing.
Fink McIllhenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Shinjo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny throws an off balance right hand
and Shinjo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIllhenny cracks Shinjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shinjo slips a jab and a cross from McIllhenny.
Shinjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinjo slips a jab from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut.
Shinjo throws a combination that misses
and McIllhenny counters with a two punch combo.
McIllhenny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McIllhenny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shinjo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by McIllhenny.
McIllhenny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny throws a lazy uppercut

and Shinjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shinjo stands and throws McIllhenny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McIllhenny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIllhenny sneaks back into half guard.
Shinjo wants to pass the guard but McIllhenny is defending well.
Sho Shinjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinjo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Shinjo 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.
Sho Shinjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fink McIllhenny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIllhenny keeps working.
Shinjo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McIllhenny defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinjo stops McIllhenny from getting back to his feet.
McIllhenny trying to control here.

Shinjo is working for a kimura but McIllhenny is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sho Shinjo.
I think McIllhenny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fink McIllhenny!
Fink McIllhenny retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fink McIllhenny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.