PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Buttesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttesen has chosen Svennebanan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikel Buttesen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shore
vs
Buttesen

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikel Buttesen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Buttesen has closed the distance and engaged Shore in a clinch.
Buttesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buttesen.
Buttesen tries for a takedown but Shore manages to get underhooks.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Buttesen.
Buttesen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Shore.
Buttesen wants to take the fight to the mat but Shore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shore landing knees to the body.
Buttesen can't get the takedown.
Buttesen looks winded!
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Buttesen's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Shore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shore.
Shore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shore.
Buttesen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Shore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shore has Buttesen pushed against the cage.
Shore presses Buttesen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buttesen.
Shore lands a hook that snaps the head of Buttesen backwards.
Shore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shore is working Buttesen over against the cage.
Buttesen misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Shore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Shore.
A right hand to the body from Shore.
Shore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buttesen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Shore - that landed with a thud.
Shore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shore lands a knee to the head.
Shore lands a body punch.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore slowing the pace effectively.
Shore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buttesen or not.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buttesen backwards.
Shore lands a nice elbow.
Shore is leaning against Buttesen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shore lands a knee to the body.
Shore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buttesen up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore pushes Buttesen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shore lands a body punch.
Come on Shore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Shore.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Buttesen's ribcage.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore blocks the elbow strike.
Buttesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shore presses Buttesen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buttesen.
A knee to the head by Shore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttesen tries to score a body lock takedown but Shore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buttesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shore after a bit of a struggle.
Buttesen can't get the takedown.
Buttesen avoids a wild elbow strike from Shore.
Shore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buttesen backwards.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shore lands a knee to the body.
Shore avoiding damage.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Shore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buttesen.
Shore stalling in the clinch.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buttesen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shore, pushing him back against the cage.
Buttesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shore after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Shore.
Shore scores with a knee to the head.
Buttesen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shore throws an elbow but it misses.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buttesen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buttesen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shore pulls his leg out and moves away.

Shore moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buttesen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buttesen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buttesen is breathing heavily.
Shore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Shore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shore.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore with a knee to the head.
Shore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buttesen backwards.
Shore is stalling here.
Shore misses with an elbow strike.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore effectively controlling the action here.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shore scores a nice knee to the body.
Buttesen takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buttesen's face.
Shore blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Shore lands a nice knee to the body.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Buttesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Buttesen.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Buttesen in his tracks for a moment.
Shore is leaning against Buttesen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shore throws an elbow but misses.
Shore working Buttesen over with knees to the body.
Shore throws an elbow that misses.
Shore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shore lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buttesen or not.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buttesen up against the cage.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shore for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Buttesen dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shore slowing the pace effectively.
Shore lands a knee to the body.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore lands a good knee to the midsection. Buttesen won't want to take too many of those.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shore working Buttesen over with knees to the body.
Jordan Shore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Shore.
Buttesen misses with an elbow over the top.
Buttesen blocks an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore stalls.
Shore taking a breather.
Buttesen throws an elbow that misses.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buttesen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buttesen wants a takedown but no success here.
Shore is pushing Buttesen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shore obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shore moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Shore to work.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Shore.

Buttesen is rocked!
Buttesen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buttesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Buttesen looking to throw knees to the head but Shore is blocking nicely.
Shore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buttesen seems to have recovered his senses.
Buttesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shore after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore just leaning against Buttesen, taking a breather.
Buttesen blocks an elbow strike.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Buttesen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shore.
Shore landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttesen looking to throw knees to the head but Shore is blocking nicely.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore is stalling here.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Shore presses Buttesen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Shore lands a nice knee to the body.
Shore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Shore.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore is working Buttesen over against the cage.
Buttesen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Buttesen's ribcage.
Shore lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Buttesen takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buttesen misses with a knee strike.
Shore stalls.
Shore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buttesens head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Buttesen's ribcage.
Shore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttesen can do to turn this around?
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore lands with a left to the head.
Mikel Buttesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shore jerks Buttesen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Buttesen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shore goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shore because Buttesen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jordan Shore!
In defeat, Mikel Buttesen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sh*t happens!'.