PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jax Shaw (ranked 4647 p4p, 252 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Saint Denis (ranked 4660 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shaw
vs
Baptiste Saint Denis

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Baptiste Saint Denis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Denis lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Shaw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw controlling from the top position.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Saint Denis dodges it nicely.
Shaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaw trying to control the pace.
Shaw working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Saint Denis wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saint Denis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saint Denis tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Shaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shaw has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saint Denis!
Saint Denis trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saint Denis looks a forlorn figure.
Shaw controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Shaw.

Saint Denis is rocked!
Shaw controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw with shots to the head and body - Saint Denis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saint Denis is still in real trouble! Can Shaw finish him?
A nice elbow there by Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saint Denis's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint Denis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint Denis seems to have recovered his senses.

Shaw drives through with a takedown into Saint Denis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jax Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Saint Denis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Denis manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Saint Denis's guard.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saint Denis tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint Denis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Saint Denis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Denis. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint Denis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Denis scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint Denis counters with a nice body shot.
Saint Denis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Saint Denis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaw's head backwards.
Saint Denis works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint Denis finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint Denis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Denis as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throwing shots but Saint Denis is blocking nicely.
Shaw controlling the pace.
Saint Denis tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Baptiste Saint Denis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Saint Denis cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Saint Denis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Denis wants it to stay on the feet.
Saint Denis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Denis, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Saint Denis against the cage but Saint Denis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shaw gets a takedown into half guard.
Saint Denis tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shaw prevents Saint Denis from standing back up.

Shaw decides to return to a standing position.
Saint Denis lands a head shot.
Jax Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw is looking to counter the offense by Saint Denis and move into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste Saint Denis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Denis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaw under the eye.
Saint Denis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jean Baptiste Saint Denis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint Denis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint Denis digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Saint Denis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Saint Denis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint Denis sprawls well. Saint Denis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint Denis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saint Denis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Denis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saint Denis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saint Denis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saint Denis catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saint Denis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saint Denis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Denis lands a jab to the nose.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Saint Denis.
Saint Denis throws out a powerful jab.
Saint Denis catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saint Denis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Saint Denis.
Saint Denis with a nice cross.
Saint Denis lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Denis lands a lovely overhand right.
Saint Denis scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Saint Denis.
Shaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Denis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saint Denis scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Denis connects with a jab.
Saint Denis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Saint Denis scores with a hook.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saint Denis stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saint Denis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saint Denis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaw moves forwards but Saint Denis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint Denis throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Denis lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Baptiste Saint Denis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint Denis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Baptiste Saint Denis!