PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Shogun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Basher's chin.

Basher
vs
Shogun

190 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
231 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Basher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shogun forces Basher back against the cage and clinches.
Basher tries a body shot but Shogun blocks it.
Shogun is pushing Basher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Basher avoiding damage as Shogun throws knees to the body.
Shogun lands a nice knee to the body.
Shogun scores with a shoulder strike.
Shogun misses with a punch to the body.
Shogun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shogun works on Basher's body with a couple of short punches.
Basher is breathing heavily.
Shogun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shogun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shogun misses with a body punch.
Shogun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shogun.
A short body shot lands from Shogun as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basher's elbow.
Shogun lands a nice knee to the body.
Basher takes an elbow to the temple.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shogun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shogun misses with a body punch.
Basher takes an elbow to the temple.
Shogun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shogun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shogun tries a body shot but Basher blocks it.
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Basher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shogun has Basher pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shogun.
Shogun tries to throw a body punch but Basher avoids it by throwing Shogun back against the cage.
Shogun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basher misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher is looking to break free of the clinch but Shogun has double underhooks.
Shogun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shogun lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Basher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Basher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Basher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shogun slowing the pace effectively.
Basher takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Shogun.
Shogun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun stalling.
Shogun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basher backwards.
Shogun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shogun utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Basher has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shogun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basher's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Shogun.
Basher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shogun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shogun is working Basher over against the cage.
Shogun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shogun lands a body punch.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Basher in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun scores a nice knee to the body.
Shogun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shogun lands a good knee to the midsection. Basher won't want to take too many of those.
Shogun lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Shogun.
Shogun taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Shogun's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Basher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shogun's brow.
Basher takes an elbow to the temple.
Shogun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shogun lands an elbow inside that Basher shrugs off.
Shogun tries to work over Basher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Basher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shogun throws a push kick but Basher slaps the foot to one side.
Basher lands a head kick. Shogun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shogun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basher is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Shogun 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.

Shogun forces Basher back against the cage and clinches.
Shogun slowing the pace effectively.
Basher working hard to break the clinch.
Shogun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shogun stalling in the clinch.
Shogun is struggling to control the position.
Shogun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shogun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basher is defending well for now.
Shogun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Basher's efforts to push away.
Shogun blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun digs a right hand underneath Basher's ribcage. Basher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basher managing to block the knees to the body from Shogun.
Basher looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shogun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shogun.
Shogun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Basher in his tracks for a moment.
Shogun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shogun is pushing Basher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shogun lands with a light punch inside.
Shogun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shogun.
Basher takes an elbow to the temple.
Shogun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shogun is working Basher over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Shogun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shogun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shogun lands an elbow inside.
Shogun trying to land knees to the body.
Basher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shogun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shogun is pushing Basher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shogun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shogun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Julio Shogun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Shogun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shogun avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julio Shogun.

Shogun moves into range and clinches up with Basher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun lands an elbow inside.
Shogun scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shogun.
Basher being controlled against the cage.
Shogun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shogun continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Basher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun lands a nice knee to the body.
Basher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shogun working Basher over with knees to the body.
Shogun crunches a lovely knee into Basher's ribcage.
Shogun working Basher over with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shogun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shogun leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Shogun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shogun lands a nice knee to the body.
Shogun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shogun landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Shogun.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shogun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shogun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Shogun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shogun swings for the body but Basher moves out of range.

Basher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Basher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shogun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shogun tries to throw a body punch but Basher avoids it by throwing Shogun back against the cage.
Shogun keeps control of Basher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shogun tries to land knees in the clinch but Basher avoids the damage to the body.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Basher in his tracks for a moment.
Shogun lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Billy Basher has been cut.
Basher misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun lands a nice elbow.
Basher tries to throw a body punch but Shogun avoids it by throwing Basher back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shogun obliges.
Shogun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shogun struggles to land a body shot inside as Basher controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun misses with a punch to the body.
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Basher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shogun obliges.
Shogun lands an elbow just above Basher 's eye.
Shogun pushes Basher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shogun landing knees to the body.
Shogun presses Basher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basher managing to block the knees to the body from Shogun.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Basher avoids it.
Basher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shogun works on Basher's body with a couple of short punches.
Basher tries to work over Shogun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shogun lands an elbow inside that Basher shrugs off.
Shogun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Basher's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Shogun as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shogun digs a right hand into Basher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basher's gas tank.
Basher takes an elbow to the temple.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Basher in his tracks for a moment.
Basher blocks a body shot from Shogun.
Shogun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shogun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basher is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shogun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Basher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shogun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basher is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Shogun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shogun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Basher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shogun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Basher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Shogun.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shogun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Basher tries to land knees in the clinch but Shogun avoids the damage to the body.
Shogun stalls.
Basher throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun taking a breather.
Basher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shogun.
Basher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shogun keeps control of Basher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shogun.
Basher tries to stall but Shogun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shogun lands an elbow inside that Basher shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Shogun.
Billy Basher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shogun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shogun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shogun looking to throw knees to the head but Basher is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shogun.
Julio Shogun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Basher trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Shogun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shogun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Shogun!