PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Combs (ranked 3410 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Alex Shaw (ranked 381 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Combs
vs
Shaw

190 cm
26
255
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
267
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Combs counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Combs's head coaches at That one gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.

Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.

Shaw manages to pull guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Shaw 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is pulling down on Combs's head. It's preventing any offense from Combs, at least for the moment.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully.

Combs stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Combs connects with a jab.
Combs lands a lovely overhand right.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaw.

Combs sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaw away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs throws a one two combo.
Combs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
John Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Combs.

Shaw is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw leaves his chin hanging out and Combs seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Combs!
As John Combs got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Another bomb has landed baby. These hands are packed with TNT. And i can tell you I can't wait to unleash them against my next opponent when I defend this beautiful belt around my waist. Peace out y'all. WOOOOHH! '.