PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shields (ranked 6611 p4p, 586 weight class) and Alex Washburn (ranked 20885 p4p, 0 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.

Shields
vs
Washburn

175 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Washburn !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn clinches up against the cage.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washburn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Shields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn lands a shot to the body.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washburn is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washburn down to the mat. Washburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washburn forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washburn stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Washburn clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn pushes Shields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shields can't break the clinch.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Washburn .
Nice body punch from Washburn .
Washburn has Shields pressed against the cage, preventing Shields from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washburn lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Washburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields tries for a takedown but Washburn manages to get underhooks.
Shields wants to break free but Washburn has control.
Washburn scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Washburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washburn lands with a light punch inside.
Washburn lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Washburn .
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washburn .
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
Shields is looking to break free of the clinch but Washburn has double underhooks.
Washburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
Shields jumps guard but Washburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Shields's ribcage. Shields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washburn .
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Washburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washburn walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Shields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washburn pushes Shields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.

Shields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
Shields looking to stall.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Washburn 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.

Washburn rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Washburn is controlling the position.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
Washburn cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washburn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shields moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Washburn .

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Washburn .
Shields fails to pull guard.
A short right from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a right to the head.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washburn avoids it really well and circles away.

Washburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws an elbow that misses.
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Alex Washburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washburn lands a nice uppercut.
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Shields's ribcage. Shields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Washburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Shields gets tackled into the cage by Washburn . Washburn maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the position but instead, Washburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shields into the cage.
Washburn is working Shields over against the cage.
Washburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shields looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Washburn .
Shields is trying to push Washburn away but Washburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Washburn throws an elbow but misses.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washburn keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Washburn .
A hook to the body from Washburn .
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
A right hand to the body from Washburn .
Washburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Washburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Nice body punch from Washburn - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washburn works on Shields's body with a couple of short punches.
Washburn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a light punch inside.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washburn defends well and Shields ends up having to push Washburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Washburn rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Washburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Shields stalling in the clinch but Washburn improves position.
Washburn cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Washburn lands a body shot.
Washburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Washburn is working Shields over against the cage.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn scores with a hook to the body.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washburn is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Washburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shields taking a breather.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Washburn has him pressed against the cage.
Shields is looking to control Washburn 's arms but Washburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shields has his back to the cage.
Shields has Washburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washburn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Washburn !
Alex Washburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.