PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Dorsey (ranked 4582 p4p, 4594 weight class) and Sammy Shilts (ranked 487 p4p, 488 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dorsey
vs
Shilts

185 cm
18
170
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
178
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Bloodbath MMA Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Shilts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey with a nice cross.

Shilts closes the distance and clinches.
Shilts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dorsey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shilts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shilts. Shilts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Dorsey.
Dorsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Dorsey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shilts looks to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dorsey throws a right and a left that Shilts avoids nicely.
Shilts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Shilts rushes Dorsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorsey.
Dorsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Shilts has double underhooks.
Shilts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dorsey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adrian Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Shilts.
Nice straight punches there by Dorsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorsey.
Shilts walks into a straight right hand from Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dorsey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shilts's head backwards.
Dorsey slips a jab from Shilts.
Shilts shoots in for a double leg but Dorsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorsey but Dorsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shilts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorsey's waist but Dorsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shilts off to one side.
Dorsey throws a big counter combination but Shilts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dorsey thuds his right hand into Shilts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dorsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shilts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Dorsey. Those never looked like landing.
Dorsey sets himself, and Shilts steps forward looking for the clinch! Dorsey avoids it this time.
Dorsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Shilts has managed to clinch.

Shilts breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey blocks a head kick by Shilts.
Shilts fails with the takedown
letting Dorsey counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey throws a combination. Shilts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dorsey moves out of range of the body kick from Shilts.
Dorsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shilts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorsey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dorsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shilts in his tracks.
Dorsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorsey cracks a nice hook into Shilts's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey stuns Shilts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Dorsey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dorsey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey throws a combination that misses

and Shilts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shilts.
A frustrated look appears on Dorsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorsey tries to break free but Shilts pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shilts.
Dorsey can't break the clinch.

Shilts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Dorsey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shilts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorsey lands a slapping body shot.
Dorsey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Adrian Dorsey has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dorsey, as that shot connected.
Dorsey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorsey with a jab.
Dorsey lands a lovely overhand right.
Shilts throws a head kick but Dorsey moves out of range.

Shilts feints and as Dorsey raises his hands in defense, Shilts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shilts controls the pace.
Dorsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shilts on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilts cracks Dorsey with a solid left hand.
Shilts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dorsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shilts can do to turn this around?
Dorsey working a defensive guard but Shilts manages to pass into side control anyway.
A control attempt from Dorsey but he's now mounted!

Shilts looking for a guillotine from mount but Dorsey is having none of it.
Shilts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorsey has given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilts really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dorsey.
Dorsey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Dorsey right now.

Shilts looking for the RNC.
Dorsey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shilts is not going to allow Dorsey to sit and survive in this position.

Shilts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Shilts working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Shilts looking to break Dorsey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dorsey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shilts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Shilts has got his arm under Dorsey's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dorsey has spun round into Shilts's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Shilts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Shilts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Dorsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A jab from Dorsey does it's job there.
Dorsey connects with a single shot there.

Shilts gets a clinch.
Shilts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dorsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Shilts breaks the clinch.
Dorsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Shilts. Shilts gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorsey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Dorsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adrian Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Shilts.
Shilts takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shilts misses.
Shilts shoots in and drives through. Dorsey sprawls well.

Shilts moves into the clinch.
Dorsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Shilts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shilts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shilts throws a head kick that misses.
Sammy Shilts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shilts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorsey connects with a jab.
Shilts ducks right into an uppercut from Dorsey.
Dorsey looks to land a combination. Shilts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dorsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dorsey does it's job there.
Shilts closes the distance and clinches up with Dorsey, looking for a takedown. Shilts pushes Dorsey against the cage but Dorsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shiltss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shilts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorsey as he connects with a hook.
Shilts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shilts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shilts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dorsey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shilts on the side of the head.

Shilts closes the distance and clinches.
Dorsey is trying to push Shilts away but Shilts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shilts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorsey gets through Shilts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey has had enough of the clinch but Shilts keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilts can't find room to land a body shot as Dorsey controls the action.
Shilts has Dorsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dorsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dorsey can't break the clinch.

Shilts breaks the clinch.
Shilts goes for a double leg but Dorsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorsey continues to drive forward.
Dorsey cracks Shilts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorsey stuns Shilts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dorsey duly obliges.
Dorsey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dorsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shilts in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorsey scores with a hook to the body. Shilts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shilts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorsey defends well and Shilts ends up having to push Dorsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dorsey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dorsey lands a jab to the head.
Shilts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Shilts's head.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
Shilts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorsey sprawls well. Dorsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shilts gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Dorsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorsey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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