PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Shawcross (ranked 6176 p4p, 631 weight class) and Coach Eddie Boxing (ranked 5259 p4p, 561 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shawcross
vs
Eddie Boxing

190 cm
24
196 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Fanatic Inc.
Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Shawcross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Eddie Boxing!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxing moves into range and clinches up with Shawcross.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxing misses with a punch to the body.
Shawcross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxing.
Shawcross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxing swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Shawcross decides to pull guard.
Shawcross pulls Boxing in close to prevent any damage.
Shawcross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Boxing is fighting to break Shawcross's control of his arms but Shawcross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shawcross looking to control.
Shawcross is really struggling to control Boxing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boxing trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawcross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Boxing.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing avoids the head kick by Shawcross.
Boxing lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Boxing clinches up against the ropes.
Shawcross blocks an uppercut.
Shawcross tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boxing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Boxing.
Boxing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Boxing - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxing is pressed up against the ropes. Shawcross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxing down to the mat. Boxing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shawcross walks into a straight right hand from Boxing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shawcross gets tackled into the ropes by Boxing. Boxing maintains the clinch.
Boxing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shawcross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
Shawcross blocks a body shot from Boxing.
Boxing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boxing fails to land.
Boxing tries to throw a body punch but Shawcross avoids it by throwing Boxing back against the ropes.
Shawcross is trying to push Boxing away but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shawcross tries for a takedown but Boxing manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
A short body shot lands from Boxing as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Boxing.
Shawcross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawcross wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxing.
Good body shot from Boxing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxing.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shawcross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxing is leaning against Shawcross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxing scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxing throws a head punch that misses.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Eddie Boxing 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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boxing moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxing avoiding damage as Shawcross throws knees to the body.
Boxing lands a shoulder strike.
Boxing lands a nice uppercut.
Boxing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawcross's efforts to push away.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shawcross has Boxing pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Boxing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxing.
Boxing gets through Shawcross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxing swings wildly with an uppercut but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Boxing on the inside.
Boxing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes.
Shawcross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxing.
Boxing swings wildly with an uppercut but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxing lands with a light punch inside.
Boxing misses with a short punch on the inside.

Shawcross pulls guard successfully.
Boxing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shawcross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shawcross has Boxing pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Shawcross managing to control the position.
Shawcross striking off his back but it's not causing Boxing any problems.
Boxing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shawcross is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross shoots in for a takedown but Boxing shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Boxing coming out on top.
Boxing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shawcross wants to clinch up but Boxing keeps it at a distance.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxing misses the target.
Boxing scores with a sloppy right hand. Shawcross should have avoided that one.
Coach Eddie Boxing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxing looks to land a combination but Shawcross avoids it well.
Shawcross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxing manages to circle out of the way.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxing scores with a body shot.
Shawcross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxing scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing misses with a wild body shot.
Boxing misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boxing has closed the distance and engaged Shawcross in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxing.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shawcross tries to pull guard but Boxing holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shawcross drops back down to his feet.
Boxing lands a body punch.
Boxing lands a hook that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross tries to pull guard but Boxing holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shawcross drops back down to his feet.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing cracks Shawcross with a nice body shot.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawcross just leaning against Boxing, taking a breather.
Boxing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Eddie Boxing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boxing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Boxing scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxing is stalling here.
Boxing misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxing working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Boxing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shawcross's elbow.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawcross prevents a body shot from Boxing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxing avoids it.
Boxing throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxing lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shawcross pulls Boxing into guard.
Shawcross trying to keep a closed guard but Boxing is proving a slippery customer.
Boxing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shawcross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shawcross wants to sweep here but Boxing controlling him for the moment.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Boxing looking to pass the guard.

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.
Shawcross keeping moving, preventing Boxing from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shawcross is on top in guard.

Boxing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawcross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shawcross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawcross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shawcross is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coach Eddie Boxing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxing is looking to clinch but Shawcross is avoiding it.
Shawcross is looking to counter the offense by Boxing and move into the clinch.
Boxing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxing jabs at Shawcross's body.

Boxing closes the distance and pushes Shawcross back into the ropes.
Boxing tries to throw a body punch but Shawcross avoids it by throwing Boxing back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross goes for a takedown attempt but Boxing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shawcross misses with a takedown attempt - Boxing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boxing!
Shawcross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxing is fending him off so far but Shawcross persists. Nope, Boxing circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Boxing pushes Shawcross up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Boxing lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shawcross is looking to control Boxing's arms but Boxing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shawcross has his back to the ropes.
Ryan Shawcross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Eddie Boxing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxing 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!

Coach Eddie Boxing wins by unanimous decision!