PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

ONeal
vs
Austin

216 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille ONeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Austin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Austin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ONeal was covering up waiting for the punch and Austin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from ONeal.
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin works over ONeal with some ground and pound from guard.
ONeal is controlling Austin's posture.
Austin won't allow ONeal to sweep him here.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but ONeal has wrist control.
ONeal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.
ONeal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
ONeal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
ONeal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

ONeal is rocked!
Austin is working ONeal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin stands up over ONeal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh ONeal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin gets to his feet and stands over ONeal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! ONeal felt that one! Austin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save ONeal from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Austin!