PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Has Feelings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Francis
vs
Has Feelings

185 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Has Feelings!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Francis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Has Feelings trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Has Feelings tries to get to full guard but Francis has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has Feelings is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Has Feelings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Francis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has Feelings manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Has Feelings has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Shane Francis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Francis feints and as Has Feelings raises his hands in defense, Francis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Has Feelings wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has Feelings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Francis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Francis scores with a takedown into Has Feelings's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Has Feelings trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Has Feelings tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has Feelings looking to control.
Chris Has Feelings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Has Feelings wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Has Feelings trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Francis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Francis!