PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Von Liechtenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Von Liechtenstein
vs
Shifter

190 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Heisenberg

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjen Von Liechtenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Liechtenstein misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Von Liechtenstein finds it's target.
Arjen Von Liechtenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Liechtenstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
Von Liechtenstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Liechtenstein works Shifter's body with a nice hook.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Liechtenstein.
Von Liechtenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Liechtenstein sizes up Shifter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Von Liechtenstein forces Shifter back against the cage and clinches.
Shifter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shifter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Von Liechtenstein walks away with a smile on his face. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!

Von Liechtenstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Liechtenstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Liechtenstein is taking a breather. Shifter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Liechtenstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter won't allow Von Liechtenstein to pass to mount.

Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Liechtenstein pulls his head out easily.
Von Liechtenstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.

Von Liechtenstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shifter with the active half guard here but Von Liechtenstein passes nicely into side control.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Liechtenstein is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.

Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Liechtenstein pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Von Liechtenstein has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Von Liechtenstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shifter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Von Liechtenstein is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Von Liechtenstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shifter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Liechtenstein passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von Liechtenstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Liechtenstein wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter won't allow Von Liechtenstein to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!

Von Liechtenstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Liechtenstein has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.

Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Von Liechtenstein defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Von Liechtenstein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Von Liechtenstein throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Liechtenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Shifter circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Von Liechtenstein.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Von Liechtenstein drives through with a takedown into Shifter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Von Liechtenstein from controlling successfully.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Liechtenstein is one step ahead there.

Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Liechtenstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Von Liechtenstein controlling him for the moment.

Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Liechtenstein defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Liechtenstein trying to pass the guard but Shifter defending well.
Von Liechtenstein moves nicely into side control.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shifter 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.

Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Liechtenstein escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shifter tries to improve position but can't.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Von Liechtenstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Liechtenstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Von Liechtenstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Liechtenstein trying to control here.

Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Von Liechtenstein defends the submission attempt.

Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Liechtenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shifter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Liechtenstein manages to get to full guard.
Von Liechtenstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shape Shifter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Liechtenstein wants to clinch up but Shifter keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Von Liechtenstein misses.
Shifter is looking to clinch.
Shifter shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Liechtenstein with a hook.
Von Liechtenstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shifter at a distance.
Von Liechtenstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Von Liechtenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shifter moves in looking to clinch but Von Liechtenstein pushes him off.
Von Liechtenstein misses the jab.
Von Liechtenstein throws a nice looking combination but Shifter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Liechtenstein lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Von Liechtenstein gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
Von Liechtenstein lands with a right to the head.
Von Liechtenstein lands with a right to the head.

Shifter pulls guard.

Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Liechtenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shifter has an active guard here but Von Liechtenstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Shifter tries to roll over but Von Liechtenstein keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Liechtenstein is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Von Liechtenstein stalling.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
Von Liechtenstein moves into full mount! Shifter won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Liechtenstein moves to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Liechtenstein is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Von Liechtenstein is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shifter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shifter for a finish.
Arjen Von Liechtenstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Von Liechtenstein's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shifter is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Von Liechtenstein's guard. Nice work there by Shifter.

Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Von Liechtenstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Von Liechtenstein has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Von Liechtenstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Liechtenstein 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Von Liechtenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Liechtenstein 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Von Liechtenstein!