PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big RodmanShaq (ranked 6757 p4p, 626 weight class) and Ryan Shawcross (ranked 7789 p4p, 665 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

RodmanShaq
vs
Shawcross

182 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big RodmanShaq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Shawcross!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shawcross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging RodmanShaq to the ground. Shawcross is now in RodmanShaq's guard.
Shawcross trying to control the position from guard on top but RodmanShaq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RodmanShaq lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

RodmanShaq throws an elbow that misses. Shawcross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RodmanShaq's guard. Nice move by Shawcross!

RodmanShaq working a defensive guard but Shawcross manages to pass into side control anyway.
RodmanShaq stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on RodmanShaq's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RodmanShaq is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
RodmanShaq is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shawcross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RodmanShaq knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
RodmanShaq is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shawcross is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shawcross tries to control but RodmanShaq wriggling away.
RodmanShaq is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shawcross tries to control but RodmanShaq wriggling away.
RodmanShaq sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
RodmanShaq trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RodmanShaq looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shawcross trying to control from RodmanShaq's half guard. RodmanShaq has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
RodmanShaq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shawcross is one step ahead there.
Shawcross throwing strikes from guard but RodmanShaq blocks nicely.
RodmanShaq is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
RodmanShaq keeping full guard, as Shawcross tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RodmanShaq controls Shawcross momentarily but Shawcross frees himself.
RodmanShaq keeping moving, preventing Shawcross from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
RodmanShaq lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shawcross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
RodmanShaq trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
RodmanShaq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shawcross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RodmanShaq wants to control from the top but Shawcross keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Shawcross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. RodmanShaq manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

RodmanShaq isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shawcross stacks RodmanShaq on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shawcross!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Shawcross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shawcross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shawcross trying to control but RodmanShaq is working from the bottom.
RodmanShaq working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RodmanShaq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

RodmanShaq working for a triangle but Shawcross defends it easily.
RodmanShaq is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ryan Shawcross has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawcross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. RodmanShaq is working away from the top position though.
Shawcross is trying to stand up here but RodmanShaq is controlling him well.
Shawcross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shawcross taking some punishment here, with RodmanShaq in his half guard.
Shawcross is trying to control but can't.
RodmanShaq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shawcross keeps working.
RodmanShaq trying to pass the guard but Shawcross defending well.
Shawcross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but RodmanShaq scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Shawcross looking for submissions off his back.
Shawcross is not content to let RodmanShaq control the position.

Shawcross is defending against the submission attempts here by RodmanShaq.
Shawcross is not content to let RodmanShaq control the position.
Shawcross wants to improve his position but RodmanShaq is controlling well.
RodmanShaq looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shawcross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RodmanShaq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
RodmanShaq scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
RodmanShaq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

RodmanShaq is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shawcross has managed to free his arm - good work.
RodmanShaq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shawcross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
RodmanShaq prevents Shawcross from improving his position.

RodmanShaq is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RodmanShaq looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

RodmanShaq seems to be working for a kimura but Shawcross defends the submission attempt.
RodmanShaq stalling away here and it's allowed Shawcross to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

RodmanShaq is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shawcross is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shawcross has escaped and now he's on top!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
RodmanShaq looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big RodmanShaq dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shawcross tries to close the distance and clinch up but RodmanShaq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shawcross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RodmanShaq half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Shawcross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

RodmanShaq escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shawcross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shawcross postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shawcross is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but RodmanShaq has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shawcross is looking to defend but RodmanShaq has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shawcross! RodmanShaq pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shawcross taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big RodmanShaq!