PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 94 p4p, 13 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 98 p4p, 14 weight class). Vilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haiti Voodoo Music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Shelby
vs
Vilson

176 cm
31
155 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

182 cm
33
145 lbs
24 - 4 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson defending well as Shelby loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vilson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
A nice side step and Vilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby checks a leg kick nicely.
Shelby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Shelby's knee but Shelby avoids it well.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson scores with a nice strike.
Shelby lands a lovely overhand right.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Vilson's ribs.
Shelby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shelby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilson.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Vilson tries a quick counter leg kick but Shelby is wise to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.

Shelby forces Vilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby prevents a body shot from Vilson.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Vilson.
Vilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby pushes Vilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vilson gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilson.
Vilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilson blocks a body shot from Shelby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Vilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shelby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vilson can turn it around.
Shelby works on Vilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vilson working aggressively here.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilson presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
A body shot lands from Vilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Shelby's front leg but catches the back leg as Shelby tries to avoid it.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby blocks it.
Vilson ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby.
Vilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shelby off the cage and back into range.
Shelby misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shelby's knee momentarily.
Shelby slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Shelby misses the jab.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Shelby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilson at a distance.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Shelby's defenses.
Shelby throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
Shelby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shelby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shelby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby is looking to wear down Vilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Shelby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vilson can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Shelby coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Vilson. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vilson takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Shelby moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Shelby scores with a jab.
Vilson thows a leg kick but Shelby checks it
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shelby misses the jab.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson is looking to slow Shelby down with leg kicks.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Shelby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson misses with a leg kick.
Shelby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shelby's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Shelby has managed to clinch.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Vilson.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shelby moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Shelby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shelby throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelby.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Shelby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Vilson pushes him off.
Vilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby jabs at Vilson's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Vilson counters with a two punch combo.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson defending well as Shelby loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Vilson misses.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson slips under a jab from Shelby.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Shelby misses the target.
Shelby slips a jab from Vilson.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shelby checks it well.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelby throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shelby. Shelby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson cracks Shelby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Shelby misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shelby really felt that one!
Shelby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson thinks about the counter body kick.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Shelby.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Shelby tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Vilson pushes him off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Shelby swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tommy Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Shelby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
Well Vilson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Shelby!