PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shields
vs
Van Blommenbergernstroop

196 cm
25
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Blommenbergernstroop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Van Blommenbergernstroop fails with the takedown
and Shields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrone Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Shields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Blommenbergernstroop darts in trying to clinch
and Shields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Shields breaks the clinch.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks winded!
Shields pushes Van Blommenbergernstroop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields slowing the pace effectively.

Shields breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop darts in trying to clinch
and Shields counters with a nice uppercut.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Blommenbergernstroop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Blommenbergernstroop fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Van Blommenbergernstroop with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Blommenbergernstroop has a takedown stuffed.
Van Blommenbergernstroop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Blommenbergernstroop somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Blommenbergernstroop with a lazy takedown attempt

and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shields leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Shields dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Van Blommenbergernstroop doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shields counter with a right hand.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Blommenbergernstroop gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Blommenbergernstroop wants to clinch
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Blommenbergernstroop fails with the takedown

and Shields moves into the clinch.
Tyrone Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shields - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Blommenbergernstroop is breathing heavily.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to pull guard but Shields won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields gets underhooks to prevent Van Blommenbergernstroop's takedown attempt.
Shields lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Shields to work.

Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Blommenbergernstroop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Blommenbergernstroop misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrone Shields is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Van Blommenbergernstroop. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to clinch but Shields moves away
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Van Blommenbergernstroop persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Blommenbergernstroop dives in and grabs Shields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes down on Van Blommenbergernstroop's head and hops out.
Van Blommenbergernstroop fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to clinch up

and Shields counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Blommenbergernstroop backwards.
Shields taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Blommenbergernstroop backwards.
Shields controlling the action here for a moment.
Shields gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Shields.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shields as he jumps to the side.
Shields checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Blommenbergernstroop with a lazy takedown attempt

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Shields effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Shields dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Blommenbergernstroop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shields tries to avoid it but Van Blommenbergernstroop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shields to the ground. Shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Blommenbergernstroop throws a head kick that misses.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.
Van Blommenbergernstroop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Van Blommenbergernstroop or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields which made him look bad.
Tyrone Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theuns Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Shields slips a straight right by Van Blommenbergernstroop.
Tyrone Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to clinch up
and Shields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Blommenbergernstroop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop wants to clinch but Shields slips to the side

and Shields holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shields lands with a left to the head.
Van Blommenbergernstroop letting Shields take a breather here.
Shields gets through Van Blommenbergernstroop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Blommenbergernstroop letting Shields take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Shields.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shields defends it nicely.
Van Blommenbergernstroop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to clinch up
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Blommenbergernstroop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Blommenbergernstroop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Van Blommenbergernstroop on that attempt.
Shields is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Blommenbergernstroop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Blommenbergernstroop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shields tries to avoid it but Van Blommenbergernstroop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shields to the ground. Shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks to clinch
and Shields counters with a three punch combo that has Van Blommenbergernstroop backing up. Van Blommenbergernstroop nods at Shields to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Blommenbergernstroop misses with a takedown

and Shields counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Blommenbergernstroop! Shields lets Van Blommenbergernstroop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Van Blommenbergernstroop is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to score with a low kick but Shields moves his leg out of the way.
Van Blommenbergernstroop is still on wobbly legs! Can Shields finish him?
Van Blommenbergernstroop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Blommenbergernstroop tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Van Blommenbergernstroop seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Blommenbergernstroop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Blommenbergernstroop looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Blommenbergernstroop shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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