PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 420 p4p, 1491 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 26 p4p, 96 weight class). Brett Shoenfeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Joe
vs
Shoenfeld

174 cm
26
145
7 - 1 - 0

166 cm
25
142
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Beachside Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoenfeld.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Joe digs a good body shot into Shoenfeld's ribs.
Shoenfeld connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Joe.

Shoenfeld closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Joe defends it.
Joe trying to hold on to Shoenfeld's head to control him but Shoenfeld postures up.

Shoenfeld is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work.

Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura here.

Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shoenfeld wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Joe has his hands clasped together around Shoenfeld's back. He's all about the action.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Shoenfeld is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two 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.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Shoenfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld works his way into full mount!
Joe is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Shoenfeld wants to take Joe's back here but Joe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shoenfeld quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shoenfeld but it's paid off an Joe is forced to tap! Nice work by Shoenfeld.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld is the new bantamweight champion!