PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Lange will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shields
vs
Lange

178 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
171 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 Las Vegas, Tyson Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Lange!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Lange shoots in.

Shields decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lange is defending against the submission attempts here by Shields.
Lange moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lange wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
Shields works over Lange with some ground and pound from guard.
Lange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lange manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lange controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields is controlling Lange's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lange looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lange throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lange wants to clinch

and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Shields decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lange to his feet.
Lange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Lange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields dives in and grabs Lange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lange pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.

Shields gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.

Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Shields fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lange to the ground. Shields is now in Lange's guard.
Lange looks winded!
Shields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lange preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shields working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Shields wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lange moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange avoids the head kick by Shields.

Shields moves into range and clinches up with Lange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shields jabs Lange to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Shields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lange's half guard.
Shields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lange!
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields looking to control but Lange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields wants to finish this one by submission but Lange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shields.
Lange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shields working Lange over with strikes here.
Shields controlling the pace for now.
Lange wants to hold on but Shields pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Shields controlling from mount.
Shields's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields fails to advance to Lange's back.
Lange is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Shields wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange dives in and grabs Shields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes down on Lange's head and hops out.
That kick from Shields tenderised Lange's leg. Lange is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields leaves Lange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick from Shields lands but Lange takes it in his stride.
Shields fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lange.
Shields with a hook.
Shields looks to land a combination. Lange sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Lange.

Shields closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields jumps guard but Lange stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Shields manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Shields dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Shields throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Shields drives through with a takedown into Lange's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lange has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyson Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.

Shields gets to his feet. Lange looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Shields clinches up with Lange and pushes him back against the cage.

Lange breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lange moves away.
Lange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Lange tries to clinch up.
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lange counters with a stiff right hand.
Shields leaves Lange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
Lange wants to clinch but Shields slips to the side

and Shields holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Shields has Lange pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shields pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lange tumbling to the mat - Shields dives into Lange's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields content to stall in guard here.
Shields won't allow Lange to sweep him here.

Shields gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lange can do to turn this around?
Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange dips to his left and cracks Shields with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Lange shoots in.
Lange tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shields counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lange is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shields is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lange as he jumps to the side.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Lange which made him look bad.
Lange goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Shields shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lange napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lange pushes Shields away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shields gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lange, who protects the arm well.
Shields scoring with punches from side control.
Shields controlling the position from side mount.
Shields working the ground and pound.
Ted Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Shields!