PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 254 p4p, 378 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 40 p4p, 51 weight class). Shima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: C. R. E. A. M. Thoth Chontamenti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chontamenti
vs
Shima

204 cm
25
275
12 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
267
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima slips a jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti avoids a kick to the body.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Shima avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
letting Shima counter with a right hand.

It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Shima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Chontamenti both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
Shima misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Chontamenti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shima.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Shima's head back.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that misses.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shima.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chontamenti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shima sprawls well initially but Chontamenti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Chontamenti has control of the leg.
Shima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Shima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shima is holding on for now.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shima has an active guard here but Chontamenti has managed to pass into half guard.
Chontamenti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti wants to take a breather but Shima is having none of it.
Shima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chontamenti is working away from the top position though.
Shima manages to get to full guard.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Shima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chontamenti passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chontamenti is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chontamenti looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chontamenti wants to land a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima wants to counter the offense by Chontamenti and move into the clinch position.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Shima's body.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Thoth Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chontamenti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Shima misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Chontamenti closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a looping right.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti misses with a straight right.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima moves out of range as Chontamenti strikes.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Shima throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a left to the body.
Chontamenti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shima! But no joy.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
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!
Shima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chontamenti finds it's way round the side to connect with Shima's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chontamenti.
Shima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Shima.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti jabs at Shima's body.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Chontamenti lands a jab to Shima's midsection.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
A head kick from Chontamenti lands but Shima takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the body
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shima.
Chontamenti tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Chontamenti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shima on the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Shima.

Chontamenti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chontamenti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Chontamenti won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters circle momentarily. Shima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Shima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shima working a defensive guard here.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
Shima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chontamenti is now in half guard.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
Shima is pulling down on Chontamenti's head. It's preventing any offense from Chontamenti, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shima is trying to control the position but Chontamenti postures up.
Chontamenti stays in close to Shima's body and controls the position.

Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shima is keeping the position for now.

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.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Shima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Chontamenti is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.

Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chontamenti being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Shima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shima prevents Chontamenti from improving his position.

Shima seems to be working for a kimura but Chontamenti defends the submission attempt.

Shima is working for a kimura but Chontamenti is defending it quite comfortably.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Shima sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is in trouble now - Shima has advanced to mount!
Shima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chontamenti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thoth Chontamenti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chontamenti throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Chontamenti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima staying out of range there.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.

Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.

Jeez, Thoth Chontamenti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chontamenti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti stalls.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Chontamenti avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
A short left from Shima.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thoth Chontamenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hero Shima started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.