PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Brandybuck (ranked 5275 p4p, 4311 weight class) and Pok Shoy (ranked 209 p4p, 183 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Brandybuck
vs
Shoy

150 cm
18
283
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Senshi Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samwell Brandybuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pok Shoy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandybuck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand

and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brandybuck is in trouble now - Shoy has advanced to mount!
Shoy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy controlling the position well here. Brandybuck rolled but Shoy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandybuck tries to escape the position.
Shoy controls the position.

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.
Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoy has eaten all the pies!
Shoy biding his time, controlling Brandybuck.
Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandybuck is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good control from Shoy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shoy controlling the positon.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Shoy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shoy is riding his opponent, not letting Brandybuck buck him off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pok Shoy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a right hand

and Shoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandybuck's guard.
Shoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandybuck is retaining full guard.
Brandybuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoy is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shoy manages to pass to side control.

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.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Shoy slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Shoy slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoy has time to react.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range.
Brandybuck lunges at Shoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoy's hand.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Shoy avoids the punch easily.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Shoy moved out of range nicely.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!

Shoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandybuck's guard.
Shoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brandybuck.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck controls Shoy momentarily but Shoy frees himself.
Shoy being controlled here momentarily.
Shoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandybuck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shoy prevents Brandybuck from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Nice cross by Brandybuck.
Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one.

It looks like Pok Shoy has been cut.
Shoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brandybuck lands a big right hand that sends Shoy crashing to the mat! Brandybuck stays standing though and waves Shoy back to his feet!
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck tests Shoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Brandybuck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoy doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandybuck misses with a lunging right hand

and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shoy content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Shoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shoy advances position into side control!
Brandybuck prevents Shoy from improving position.
Shoy staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
Shoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Brandybuck tries to sprawl but Shoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandybuck trying to control from the bottom.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brandybuck is staying active underneath Shoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Shoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Shoy's shoulder, as Shoy tries to avoid the shot.
Brandybuck digs a good body shot into Shoy's ribs.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samwell Brandybuck is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandybuck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shoy manages to move to mount!
Shoy content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoy is continuing to stall.
Shoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shoy controlling from the full mount.
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Brandybuck can't escape the position.
Brandybuck trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandybuck is really stuck here.
What can Brandybuck do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet.
Brandybuck trying to control the hands but Shoy won't let him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Samwell Brandybuck did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.

Shoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandybuck's guard.
Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.

Brandybuck being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Brandybuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandybuck looking for a sweep but Shoy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoy controlling well, preventing Brandybuck from escaping the position.
Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Shoy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shoy controlling from the back.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shoy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy trying to control.
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brandybuck prevents Shoy from getting a body triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape.
Shoy not allowing Brandybuck to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pok Shoy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandybuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoy's head backwards.
Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoy on the side of the head.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck scores with a nice strike.
Brandybuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandybuck misses with a right hand

and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but Shoy drags him back down.
Shoy advances to mount.
Shoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brandybuck to take his back!
Shoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck is trying to break free.
Brandybuck is trying to stand back up.
Brandybuck is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brandybuck tries to roll but Shoy sticks to his back.
Shoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shoy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brandybuck needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Brandybuck wants to escape the position.
Shoy is looking to control Brandybuck but Brandybuck is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Brandybuck right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

That's eight 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.
Brandybuck staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy.
Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pok Shoy.
I think Shoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Pok Shoy!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Samwell Brandybuck!

The fight ends as a draw!