PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Schlimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlimen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Schlime On. Shadow has chosen Snake in the Eagles Shadow as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schlimen
vs
Shadow

173 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Schlimen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Snake Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow misses the jab.
A slow jab from Schlimen misses its intended target.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlimen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow misses with a hook. Schlimen ducked under it nicely.
Shadow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schlimen cracks Shadow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shadow misses with a straight left.

Shadow moves into the clinch successfully.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlimen wants to break free but Shadow has control.
Schlimen blocks an uppercut.
Shadow prevents Schlimen from breaking the clinch.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow tries to work over Schlimen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Schlimen blocks an uppercut.
Shadow scores with a shot to the side of Schlimen's head.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlimen misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schlimen backwards.
Shadow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schlimen backwards.
Schlimen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow lands a body punch.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schlimen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schlimen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shadow scores with the left hand. Schlimen knows he should have avoided that one.
Snake Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schlimen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
Shadow with a hook.
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!
Shadow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Shadow clinches.
Schlimen tries to break free but Shadow pushes him back against the cage.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlimen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shadow.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Schlimen avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Schlimen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schlimen wants to break free but Shadow has control.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Schlimen controls the action.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands with a right to the head.

Schlimen is rocked!
Nice body punch from Shadow.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Oh Schlimen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schlimen is trying to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling him.
Schlimen letting Shadow take a breather here.
Schlimen seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Schlimen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shadow tries to clinch but Schlimen is having none of it.
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schlimen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shadow.
Shadow tests Schlimen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Schlimen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shadow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlimen circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Schlimen drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shadow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schlimen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.

Schlimen has closed the distance and engaged Shadow in a clinch.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shadow.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow misses with the head strike.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shadow swings for the body but Schlimen moves out of range.
Shadow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shadow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlimen.
Shadow misses the jab.
A jab from Shadow finds it's way through Schlimen's defenses.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schlimen slips a jab from Shadow.
Shadow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shadow thuds his right hand into Schlimen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Shadow lands a nice shot that snaps Schlimen's head back.
Schlimen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shadow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shadow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Schlimen working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlimen tries to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow tries to work over Schlimen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.

Shadow breaks from the clinch.
Shadow misses with a few strikes there.
Schlimen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow.
Schlimen ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Shadow with a nice cross.
Snake Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Schlimen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lands with an uppercut that bounces Schlimen off the cage and back into range.
Shadow scores with a sloppy right hand. Schlimen should have avoided that one.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlimen.
Shadow jabs Schlimen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shadow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schlimen defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shadow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlimen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shadow missing with a left hand there. Schlimen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Shadow misses with a hook

and Schlimen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow keeps control of Schlimen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schlimen working hard to break the clinch.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlimen is trying to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling him.
Shadow has Schlimen pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.

Shadow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Schlimen counters with a series of strikes. Shadow will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shadow wants to clinch up but Schlimen keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Shadow.
Good standup being displayed there by Shadow as he connects with a hook.

Shadow takes the fight into the clinch.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shadow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schlimen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schlimen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.

Shadow breaks from the clinch.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schlimen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schlimen scores with a nice head shot.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Shadow throws a looping overhand right but Schlimen ducks down to avoid it.
Shadow misses with a two punch combination.

Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Schlimen controls the action.
Schlimen has had enough of the clinch but Shadow keeps him there for the moment.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shadow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow throws out a loose jab but Schlimen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Schlimen moved out of range.
Shadow misses with an uppercut
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow throws a body punch but Schlimen moves out of range.
Shadow misses with a double jab
and Schlimen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shadow misses the jab.
Shadow with a jab.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Schlimen slips the punch.
Shadow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlimen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow cracks Schlimen with an open hand slap.
Shadow with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow wants to clinch.
Bruce Schlimen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlimen scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow throws a hook but Schlimen avoids it easily.
Schlimen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Shadow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shadow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Shadow!
Snake Shadow took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to lose to anyone else. I know he respects me and that's what counts. Good fight. [nods to the Schlimer]'.
The defeated Bruce Schlimen had this to say: 'Wow, that guy had Kundalini all up in his arse man.......wow what a guy. He deserved to win with that shit all coiled up in there. What can I say? He fucked me.'.