PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Shaughnessy has chosen I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tarnowski
vs
Shaughnessy

179 cm
21
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
154 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaughnessy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarnowski. That one must have hurt.
Shaughnessy jabs Tarnowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Shaughnessy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaughnessy down.
Shaughnessy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tarnowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaughnessy.
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!
Shaughnessy checks a low kick from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarnowski is just out of range.
Tarnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarnowski thumps Shaughnessy with a low kick.
Shaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tarnowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shaughnessy counters with a nice body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarnowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy takes one to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy throws the left hand but Tarnowski avoids the punch easily.
Tarnowski motions for Shaughnessy to come forward. Tarnowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaughnessy checks the leg kick.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Tarnowski's ribcage but misses.
Tarnowski avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.

A big head kick from Tarnowski and Shaughnessy is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Shaughnessy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tarnowski looking to pass the guard.
Shaughnessy is still in real trouble! Can Tarnowski finish him?
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarnowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Shaughnessy wants to get up but he can't break Tarnowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shaughnessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tarnowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarnowski 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tarnowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaughnessy defends well.

Tarnowski looking for a guillotine here but Shaughnessy defends easily.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaughnessy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is trying to keep Shaughnessy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaughnessy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cael Shaughnessy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a one two combo.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarnowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Tarnowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
Shaughnessy checks the leg kick.
A jab from Tarnowski does it's job there.
Nice shot by Shaughnessy.
Tarnowski throws a push kick but Shaughnessy slaps the foot to one side.
Tarnowski misses with a low kick.
Tarnowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaughnessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarnowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tarnowski misses with a head kick.
Shaughnessy is looking to land body kicks.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaughnessy as he jumps to the side.
Tarnowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaughnessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarnowski lands with a right hand.
Michal Tarnowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but Tarnowski moved out of range.
Shaughnessy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tarnowski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarnowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarnowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaughnessy connects with a jab.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarnowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarnowski moves in looking to clinch but Shaughnessy pushes him off.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Tarnowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Shaughnessy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaughnessy down.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Tarnowski moves out of range.

Tarnowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarnowski prevents Shaughnessy from improving his position.
Tarnowski stalling away here and it's allowed Shaughnessy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Shaughnessy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarnowski won't allow Shaughnessy to get back to his feet.
Tarnowski preventing the sweep.
Shaughnessy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tarnowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to lock up and control but Shaughnessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaughnessy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tarnowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tarnowski is working hard here to advance position.
Michal Tarnowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Shaughnessy has taken his back - oops!
Tarnowski tries to roll but Shaughnessy sticks to his back.
Shaughnessy controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaughnessy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarnowski tries to escape but Shaughnessy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 Michal Tarnowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tarnowski throws a nice looking combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarnowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarnowski moves away.

Tarnowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaughnessy to the ground. Tarnowski is now in Shaughnessy's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarnowski content to stall in guard here.
Shaughnessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaughnessy keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaughnessy is on top in guard.
Shaughnessy looking to sit in guard and control but Tarnowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
Tarnowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaughnessy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaughnessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaughnessy, not yet.
Cael Shaughnessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
Tarnowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tarnowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Tarnowski prevents Shaughnessy from getting back to his feet.
Tarnowski works over Shaughnessy with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michal Tarnowski.
Tarnowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaughnessy swivels and escapes.
Shaughnessy throws a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarnowski momentarily.
Tarnowski moves away from the strike by Shaughnessy.
Decent striking displayed by Shaughnessy there.
Tarnowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but Tarnowski moved out of range.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarnowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy sneaks back into half guard.
Tarnowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shaughnessy gets full guard.
Tarnowski passes into half guard.
Shaughnessy wants to get back to full guard.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarnowski in particular looking to stall.
Tarnowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarnowski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michal Tarnowski made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.