PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Jackson (ranked 1820 p4p, 2428 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 230 p4p, 305 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Shaw

193 cm
23
246
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
235
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Fast

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shaw in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Shaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.

Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Shaw wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw 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.

Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

Jackson gets caught napping as Shaw dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson wants to hit a sweep here but Shaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaw.
Shaw thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shaw throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shaw wants to control the action but instead Jackson gets a body lock and reverses into Shaw's guard! Nice work!
Shaw wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw keeps trying to improve his position.
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to stand but Shaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Shaw has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jackson has control of Shaw's left arm, preventing Shaw from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Shaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw controlling from the top position.
Brad Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaw just manages to avoid it.
Shaw digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Shaw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Shaw passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Randall Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking to finish with strikes here!
Shaw landing shots from mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Shaw lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Shaw there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shaw avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson taking shots to the head.

It looks like Randall Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shaw tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shaw dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Shaw with good strikes from the mount here!

Jackson is rocked!

Randall Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Shaw's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Shaw!
Our winner, Brad Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.