PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shields
vs
McCall

170 cm
29
157 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

174 cm
29
162 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields lands a slapping body shot.
Shields stuffs the takedown.
Shields misses with a kick to the body.
Shields tries to land a front kick but McCall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shields wants to land a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
McCall looks to throw a body kick

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

McCall looking for submissions off his back.
Shields trying to mount his opponent but McCall defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to McCall's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.

Shields is working for a kimura but McCall is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.
Shields is thwarting McCall's attempts to control the position.
McCall is looking to improve his position.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Shields is thwarting McCall's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCall is looking to get back to full guard here but Shields has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on McCall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCall taking a bit of punishment here - Shields scoring with strikes.
McCall is trying to escape the position but Shields is controlling the position.
McCall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shields off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall not allowing Shields to control his hands.
McCall struggling to land strikes to the head as Shields covers up.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shields prevents McCall from getting a body triangle.
McCall not allowing Shields to control his hands.
Shields prevents McCall from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields rolls, trying to escape but McCall keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall is not going to allow Shields to sit and survive in this position.

McCall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shields breaks McCall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McCall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shields wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
Shields looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Shields drives through with a takedown into McCall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCall wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.
McCall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCall trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCall passes into side control.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields is looking to regain half guard here but McCall keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields controls the position for a moment.
McCall working away.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
McCall scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to take a breather but Shields manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McCall.
McCall throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Shields working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCall has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Shields is doing well to control the position and prevent McCall from advancing to side control.

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

Shields with the active half guard here but McCall passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston McCall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McCall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shields misses with a left hand
and McCall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCall wants to slow Shields down by chopping away at his legs.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Shields misses.
McCall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall jabs at Shields's body.
McCall throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

McCall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCall has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
McCall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCall wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to McCall's brow.

McCall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shields passes into side control.
McCall tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCall has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCall is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields throws an elbow but McCall slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Nick Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields throws an elbow but McCall slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCall gets back to half guard.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but McCall defends it.
McCall has a hand on Shields's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shields takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McCall is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.

Shields is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCall has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCall wants to control but Shields is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shields!
A relieved looking Nick Shields thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.