PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davoin Shower Handel (ranked 5226 p4p, 478 weight class) and Clarence Attendorf (ranked 5758 p4p, 503 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Attendorf's choice of entrance music: Show Me What You Got. Davoin Shower Handel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Shower Handel
vs
Attendorf

182 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davoin Shower Handel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Attendorf!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Attendorf rushes Shower Handel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Shower Handel drags the fight down to the ground.
Attendorf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Shower Handel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shower Handel tries to get out of the position.
Attendorf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Attendorf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Attendorf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shower Handel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Attendorf is controlling him.
Shower Handel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shower Handel keeping full guard, as Attendorf tries to pass.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with a solid left hand.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf postures up in Shower Handel's guard and throws a big left but Shower Handel blocks it.
Attendorf throwing strikes but missing.
Attendorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shower Handel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shower Handel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Attendorf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attendorf looking to pass the guard.
Shower Handel has momentary wrist control but Attendorf slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Attendorf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Attendorf lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Attendorf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Attendorf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shower Handel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Attendorf has managed to get both his arms back between Shower Handel's legs - danger averted.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Attendorf connects with a couple of short punches.
Attendorf landing with the ground and pound.
Attendorf is looking to work some ground and pound but Shower Handel has wrist control.
Attendorf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shower Handel wants to sweep but no luck.
Attendorf throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Attendorf works over Shower Handel with some ground and pound from guard.

Shower Handel is rocked!
Attendorf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shower Handel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Attendorf's guard.

Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf has control of Shower Handel's left arm, preventing Shower Handel from doing any damage.
Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf trying to control the position here.
Shower Handel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shower Handel pushes down on Attendorf's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shower Handel is keen to just control but Attendorf is a slippery customer.
Shower Handel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shower Handel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Attendorf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Attendorf tries to clinch
and Shower Handel counters with a three punch combo that has Attendorf backing up. Attendorf nods at Shower Handel to acknowledge the strikes.
Clarence Attendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shower Handel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt.
Attendorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shower Handel with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Attendorf.
Shower Handel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davoin Shower Handel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Attendorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Shower Handel sprawls well. He's pushed Attendorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shower Handel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Attendorf tries to avoid it but Shower Handel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Attendorf to the ground. Attendorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shower Handel is defended easily by Attendorf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davoin Shower Handel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Attendorf closes the distance and pushes Shower Handel back into the cage.

Shower Handel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shower Handel has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shower Handel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Attendorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Attendorf tries for a takedown but Shower Handel circles away easily
and Shower Handel counters with a left to the body.

Attendorf has closed the distance and engaged Shower Handel in a clinch.
Attendorf scores with a shot to the side of Shower Handel's head.
A head punch on the inside from Attendorf fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attendorf gets underhooks to prevent Shower Handel's takedown attempt.
Attendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Shower Handel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shower Handel can't get the takedown.
Attendorf tries to score a body lock takedown but Shower Handel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
Shower Handel is working for takedown but Attendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shower Handel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Attendorf.
Attendorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shower Handel successfully pulls guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf throws an elbow that misses. Shower Handel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Attendorf's guard. Nice move by Shower Handel!

Attendorf being controlled here, momentarily.
Shower Handel is pushing down on Attendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Attendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Shower Handel has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shower Handel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Attendorf is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four 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.
Attendorf is refusing to be controlled, as Shower Handel sits in half guard.
It looks like Shower Handel is going to stand back up.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shower Handel wants to take a breather but Attendorf is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Davoin Shower Handel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shower Handel throws a combination. Attendorf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Clarence Attendorf has been cut.
Attendorf moves to clinch but Shower Handel breaks away
and Shower Handel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shower Handel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shower Handel misses with a head kick.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it.

Shower Handel instigates a clinch.
Attendorf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shower Handel is defending well.
Shower Handel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf wants to take the fight to the mat but Shower Handel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Attendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Attendorf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shower Handel's elbow.
Shower Handel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Attendorf tries a body shot but Shower Handel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shower Handel has Attendorf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attendorf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Attendorf tries to work over Shower Handel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Shower Handel breaks from the clinch.

Shower Handel gets a clinch.
Attendorf misses with a punch to the body.

Shower Handel has picked Attendorf up - he's going for a ride! Shower Handel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shower Handel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shower Handel wants to get up but he can't break Attendorf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shower Handel wants to pass the guard but Attendorf is keeping the position.
Attendorf 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shower Handel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attendorf is keeping the position for now.
Shower Handel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shower Handel wants to control from the top but Attendorf keeps moving.

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

Attendorf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attendorf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shower Handel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attendorf can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Shower Handel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Attendorf working the ground and pound.
Attendorf working the head with strikes.
Oh Shower Handel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attendorf in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shower Handel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Attendorf turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Attendorf!
Clarence Attendorf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.