PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shaw
vs
Diablo

191 cm
26
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diablo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Diablo tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Diablo slips the punch.
Diablo misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaw cracks Diablo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diablo misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Shaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diablo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diablo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
Diablo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diablo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Shaw.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Diablo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Santiago Diablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw throws a hook but Diablo blocks it.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diablo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diablo ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a single shot there.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Diablo scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diablo misses with a straight right.
A jab from Diablo misses.
Shaw lands a head kick. Diablo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Diablo gets the takedown into side control.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diablo off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diablo is trying to break free.

Shaw tightening his grip on Diablo, looking for the choke.
Diablo tries to break free.

Diablo showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diablo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaw's arms.
Shaw tries to get the hooks in deep but Diablo pushed the leg off.
Diablo tries to escape but Shaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Shaw looking to break Diablo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diablo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shaw will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Shaw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diablo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diablo trying to control the action but Shaw just sinks the hooks in.
Diablo is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diablo darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Diablo into the cage.
Diablo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Shaw.
Diablo throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Diablo's head back.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diablo dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Diablo's head and hops out.
Shaw lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diablo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Diablo misses.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Diablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Diablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Diablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Shaw counters with a quick kick to the body but Diablo blocks it.
Jack Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Diablo.
Diablo misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Diablo manages to avoid it.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diablo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw moves out of range as Diablo strikes.
Shaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Diablo seems unphased.
Shaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Diablo lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Diablo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diablo looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Diablo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Diablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diablo with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Diablo with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diablo lands an overhand right.
Diablo checks a low kick from Shaw.
Diablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diablo throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Diablo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diablo can do to turn this around?
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.

Shaw working for a triangle but Diablo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw is trying to keep Diablo in close.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Diablo tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four 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.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diablo moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Diablo feints the counter takedown.
Diablo defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diablo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Diablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaw is trying to defend but Diablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Diablo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diablo doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diablo.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Diablo slips the punch.
Shaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Diablo's head back.
The fighters circling - Diablo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw leaves Diablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diablo misses the target.
Shaw takes one to the chin there.
Diablo avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Diablo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diablo.
A big left from Diablo misses.
Diablo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diablo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Diablo catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.

Diablo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Diablo is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diablo trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Shaw trying to control but Diablo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to control but Diablo passes into side control!

Diablo is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaw is defending well.
Diablo throws an elbow but Shaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santiago Diablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diablo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diablo lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo controlling from side mount.
Diablo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shaw is avoiding damage well.
Shaw dodges the ground and pound from Diablo.
Diablo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Diablo.
I think Shaw 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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