PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sister Sin - Fight Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shields
vs
Van De Kamp

170 cm
27
157 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

162 cm
26
133 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van De Kamp.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Van De Kamp slips the punch.
Shields scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van De Kamp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Van De Kamp moves away and avoids it.

Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shields is trying to defend but Van De Kamp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van De Kamp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shields tries to roll over but Van De Kamp keeps him under control.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van De Kamp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van De Kamp's back!
Shields is punishing Van De Kamp with some ground and pound.
Shields controlling well, preventing Van De Kamp from escaping the position.
Shields gets his hands free as Van De Kamp looks to control.
Van De Kamp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shields is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Van De Kamp. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Shields controls the position.
Van De Kamp is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Van De Kamp right now.
Shields controlling well, preventing Van De Kamp from escaping the position.

Shields looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Kamp rolls, trying to escape but Shields keeps control of the position.
Van De Kamp covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Shields is trying to stick to Van De Kamp's back but Van De Kamp is turning into Shields. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shields's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van De Kamp.
Shields has control of Van De Kamp's left arm, preventing Van De Kamp from doing any damage.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Kamp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Kamp passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van De Kamp misses with a head shot. Shields uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Kamp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van De Kamp advances to half guard.

Van De Kamp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shields is just riding it out for now. Van De Kamp eventually gives up the hold.
Shields trying to hold on to Van De Kamp's head to control him but Van De Kamp postures up.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to hold on to Van De Kamp's head to control him but Van De Kamp postures up.

Van De Kamp trying to work for an americana but Shields has managed to regain full guard.
Van De Kamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Kamp stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.

Shields has his foot on Van De Kamp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van De Kamp works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields is trying to control the position but Van De Kamp postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van De Kamp is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shields dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Kamp was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Van De Kamp walks into a stiff left hand from Shields.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Kamp is just out of range.
Shields swings for the body but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Chris Van De Kamp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van De Kamp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Shields lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van De Kamp doesn't seem phased though.
Shields is looking to land body kicks.
Shields lands with a nice body punch.
Shields scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van De Kamp doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Shields.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp moves away from the strike by Shields.
Van De Kamp blocks a jab.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Kamp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shields misses with a low kick as Van De Kamp jumps back.
Van De Kamp slips a jab from Shields.
Van De Kamp misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van De Kamp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Van De Kamp persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Van De Kamp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields misses with a low kick as Van De Kamp jumps back.
Van De Kamp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nick Shields is winning the standup battle so far.
Shields lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Van De Kamp on that attempt.
Nick Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp fails with the takedown
and Shields counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Kamp is just out of range.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.

Shields moves into range and clinches up with Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp blocks an uppercut.
Van De Kamp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van De Kamp blocks a body shot from Shields.
Van De Kamp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shields prevents it.
Shields lands a shoulder strike.
Shields lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shields feints and then cracks Van De Kamp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van De Kamp down.
Van De Kamp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van De Kamp's head.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van De Kamp avoids the body shot from Shields.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Kamp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shields misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shields dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.

Van De Kamp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shields won't allow Van De Kamp to get back to his feet.
Van De Kamp trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields 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.
Nick Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields works over Van De Kamp with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van De Kamp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Shields has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van De Kamp can do to turn this around?
Van De Kamp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Van De Kamp is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shields to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shields shrugs it off.
Shields is trying to escape the mount.
Shields gets back to half guard.

Van De Kamp is working for a submission of some sort.
Shields is not content to let Van De Kamp control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Shields is looking to control Van De Kamp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?
Van De Kamp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shields wants to improve his position but Van De Kamp is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Kamp is trying to work for a kimura but Shields is defending well.
Shields is looking to control Van De Kamp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?
Shields wants to get back to full guard.

Van De Kamp seems to be looking for submissions.
Van De Kamp is looking to advance position but Shields won't allow it.
Van De Kamp is thwarting Shields's attempts to control the position.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chris Van De Kamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van De Kamp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Van De Kamp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura but Shields is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van De Kamp to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van De Kamp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Van De Kamp wants to work for an arm triangle but Shields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Shields.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shields!
A very excited looking Nick Shields made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.