PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psi has chosen The Final Countdown - Europe as his entrance music. Nick Shields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shields
vs
Psi

170 cm
23
157 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
150 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Just Fight (Everything 7$)
Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Psi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psi slips a straight right by Shields.
Psi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields takes a swing at Psi's ribcage but misses.
Shields moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Psi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Psi moves out of range of the leg kick from Shields.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
Abraham Psi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Psi.
Psi wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Psi connects with a body shot.

Psi clinches up against the cage.
Psi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shields fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Psi smiles and moves away.
Shields scores with a body shot.
Shields throws a leg kick but Psi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Psi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Psi lands with a shot to the body.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Psi.
Psi misses with a right hand

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Psi can do anything to dispel that myth.

Shields has gone for a leg lock! Psi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shields's guard.
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!
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Psi gets to his feet - Shields follows without any prompting.

Psi closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Psi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Nick Shields has been cut.
Psi lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Psi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psi has Shields pushed against the cage.
Psi lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Psi.
Shields tries to pull guard but Psi won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Psi.
Psi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Psi.
Shields jumps guard but Psi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Psi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Psi lands with a left to the head.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Psi has him pressed against the cage.
Shields jumps guard but Psi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Psi missing with knees to the body.
Psi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Psi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Psi.
Shields being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Psi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psi lands a nice uppercut.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Psi to keep the fight standing.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Psi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields is trying to pull guard but Psi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Psi.
Shields fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Psi to work.
A short right from Psi.
Shields jumps guard but Psi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Psi to keep the fight standing.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Psi to keep the fight standing.
Psi lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Psi stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Psi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Psi throws a poor cross that misses

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Psi keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Psi is trying to keep Shields in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psi wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Psi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Psi is keeping the position.
Psi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Psi is on top in guard.
Shields is trying to control the position but Psi postures up.
Psi trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
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!
Psi passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nick Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psi tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
Psi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Psi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Psi pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Psi seems content to control.
Shields gets back to full guard.
Psi wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Psi from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping full guard, as Psi tries to pass.

Psi stands up from Shields's guard - Psi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shields shoots for a double leg takedown but Psi sprawls well. He's pushed Shields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Psi closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Shields tries to pull guard but Psi won't allow it.
Shields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Psi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Psi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Psi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psi is stalling here.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Psi smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Shields is predictable there
and Psi counters with a straight right hand.
Psi throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Psi saw that one coming.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Psi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Psi tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Psi moves out of range as Shields strikes.
Psi connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psi.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Psi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Psi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Psi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Psi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Psi.
Shields on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shields throws a leg kick that is checked
and Psi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Psi scores with a nice right hand.

Psi has taken the fight to the clinch.

Shields successfully pulls guard.
Shields is trying to keep Psi in close.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Psi from controlling successfully.

Psi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a hook. Psi ducked under it nicely.
Psi scores with a jab.
Psi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Psi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Shields takes a swing at Psi's ribcage but misses.
Shields punishes Psi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Psi as he connects with a hook.
Psi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Psi moves into the clinch.
Psi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Psi stalling against the cage.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
Shields jumps guard but Psi stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Psi walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Psi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Psi slips a straight right by Shields.
Shields looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Shields throws a leg kick that misses.
Shields swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shields swings for the body but Psi moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Psi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Psi moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Psi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Psi cracks the inside of Shields's front leg.
Psi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shields connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Psi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Psi walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Psi, as that shot connected.
Shields drops his hands momentarily and Psi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Psi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
Psi looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Psi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Psi.
Abraham Psi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Psi connects with a right hand. Shields shakes it off.
Shields throws a leg kick but Psi moved away.
Shields throws a predictable looking body shot

and Psi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Psi lands a right hand.
Abraham Psi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Psi smiles and moves away.
Psi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Psi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Psi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Psi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Psi!
Abraham Psi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.