PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Shiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bash comes to the cage accompanied by Undead. Shiba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Theme tune Mohammed rapes children. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bash
vs
Shiba

184 cm
31
203 lbs
20 - 19 - 1

186 cm
27
198 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Jon Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardian Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shiba. That's going to slow Bash down.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Shiba shoots in but Bash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shiba tries to clinch up but Bash circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba checks a low kick from Bash.
Bash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bash looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses.
Bash throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Ardian Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba tried to score with a low kick but Bash checks it.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bash 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.
A leg kick checked by Bash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bash.
Jon Bash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiba connects with a leg kick. Bash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shiba throws a head kick but Bash moves out of range.
A low kick from Shiba misses
and Bash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shiba wants to slow Bash down by chopping away at his legs.
Bash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiba under the eye.
Shiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Bash moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Shiba.
Shiba shoots in for a double leg but Bash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiba thumps Bash with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bash blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash scores with a jab.
Bash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Axia Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Shiba coming out on top.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Bash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bash cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shiba, right into the meat.
Bash misses with a straight right.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bash.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Bash moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Shiba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bash.
Shiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bash.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bash. That snapped Shiba's head back.
Shiba is looking to clinch.
Shiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bash checks a leg kick nicely.
Shiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bash.
Shiba is looking to land body kicks.
Shiba blocks a jab.
Bash misses the shot to the body.
Shiba scores with a head kick. Bash tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bash checks a leg kick.
Bash checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiba.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Bash is out of range.
Bash throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba 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 Bash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Bash moves his leg out of the way.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bash.
Shiba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Bash blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba throws a low kick but Bash avoids it.
Shiba dives in and grabs Bash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bash pushes down on Shiba's head and hops out.
Jon Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Shiba.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiba defending well as Bash loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bash misses with an uppercut
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ardian Shiba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Bash tries to keep at a distance but Shiba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shiba tries to stall but Bash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bash.
Bash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shiba is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shiba trying to stall but Bash improves his position.
Shiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Bash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bash gets underhooks to prevent Shiba's takedown attempt.
Jon Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Shiba.
A shot in the inside from Shiba.

Shiba jumps guard and drags Bash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bash wants to control from the top but Shiba keeps moving.
Shiba can't keep his opponent in guard - Bash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Bash has control of the leg.
Shiba is trying to maintain the position but Bash is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Bash has control of the leg.
Bash is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bash wants to control from the top but Shiba keeps moving.
Shiba looking to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Bash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bash throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Shiba throws a low kick but Bash avoids it.
Shiba lands a jab to the head.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Bash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Shiba fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Bash checks a leg kick.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bash is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is looking to clinch but Bash is avoiding it.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bash.
A shot to the liver by Bash. Beautiful body shot.
Shiba doesn't manage to clinch there - Bash circles away.
Shiba ducks under a wild hook from Bash.
Shiba tried to score with a low kick but Bash checks it.
Shiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shiba tries a low kick but Bash avoids it.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bash connects with a leg kick. Shiba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Bash as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bash.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shiba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shiba slips under a jab from Bash.
Shiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ardian Shiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shiba needs to keep his hands up - Bash had a free shot at his head there.
Shiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bash is fending him off so far but Shiba persists. Nope, Bash circles away and we're back to standing.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Bash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Shiba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bash was covering up waiting for the punch and Shiba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bash wants to sweep here but Shiba controlling him for the moment.
Bash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiba wants to control from the top but Bash keeps moving.
Bash seems keen to control Shiba's posture.
Bash tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bash keeping moving, preventing Shiba from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Shiba passes into half guard.
Bash is looking to control Shiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bash avoid being mounted?

Bash kicks off Shiba and gets to his feet.
Bash lands with a right hand.
Shiba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiba is looking to clinch.
Bash throws a leg kick
and Shiba counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bash scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks.
Bash misses with a right hand
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Shiba misses

and Bash counters by clinching up.

Bash manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.

Shiba drives through and clinches with Bash against the cage.
Bash throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Bash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shiba is keeping busy.
Shiba has a couple of punches blocked by Bash.
Bash tries to break the clinch but Shiba is controlling the position.
Bash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bash is working Shiba over against the cage.
Shiba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bash just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bash in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bash.
Bash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bash looking to slow down the pace here.
Shiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jon Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Shiba.
Shiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bash lands a left hand.
Bash misses with a punch on the inside.
Bash works on Shiba's body with a couple of short punches.
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.

Shiba jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bash defends it easily.
Bash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shiba trying to control the position.
Bash 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jon Bash wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bash blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bash listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bash throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shiba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!