PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1776 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Shang OR (ranked 42 p4p, 102 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Shang OR is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shima
vs
OR

167 cm
22
152
13 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
278
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OR shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OR misses with a takedown
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OR wants to clinch
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.

Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OR is trying to break free.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
OR takes a shot to the head.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
OR looks winded!
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
A short left from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OR moves forwards but Shima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shima lands with a hook. OR tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Shima closes the distance and pushes OR back into the cage.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OR can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
OR is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima digs a right hand into OR's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OR's gas tank.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima just leaning against OR, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shima closes the distance and clinches.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
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 taking a breather.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
OR is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Good body shot from Shima.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OR using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shima throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OR.
A shot to the liver by Shima. Beautiful body shot.
OR takes a jab right on the kisser.

Shima moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima lands an uppercut.
OR is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
OR tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stalling.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima had his way with Shang OR in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OR throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OR tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A body shot lands from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OR is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.

OR is rocked!
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
OR takes a shot to the head.
OR is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a body shot.
OR seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shang OR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:40
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.