PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steven Shaw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shaw
vs
Hook

180 cm
26
240 lbs
8 - 9 - 2

210 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Hook!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hook.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hook doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaw.

Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Hook's legs - danger averted.

Hook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw preventing the sweep.

Hook looking for a guillotine here but Shaw defends easily.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hook is keeping the position for now.
Shaw won't allow Hook to sweep him here.

Hook looking for a guillotine here but Shaw defends easily.
Hook looks gassed!

Shaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hook has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw trying to control but Hook is working from the bottom.

Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Shaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hook working for submissions but it's allowed Shaw to get to half guard.
Shaw slips a nice elbow through Hook's hands, connecting with Hook's forehead.
Hook wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.

Hook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hook has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shaw. Oh but Hook has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shaw goes limp - he's gone! Hook jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Hook!