PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darling Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shewmaker
vs
Christian

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darling Christian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Shewmaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christian throws a head kick that half lands.
Christian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shewmaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Christian shoots in for a double leg but Shewmaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Shewmaker gets a clinch.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shewmaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shewmaker effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shewmaker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Shewmaker has Christian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shewmaker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Christian tumbling to the mat - Shewmaker dives into Christian's guard.
Christian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Christian looking to control.
Shewmaker passes Christian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Shewmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Shewmaker eventually gives up the hold.

Shewmaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christian sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shewmaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christian sees it coming and defends easily.

Shewmaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christian sees it coming and defends easily.
Shewmaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christian trying to control but Shewmaker postures up.

Shewmaker is working for a submission of some sort.

Shewmaker 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.

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.

Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christian wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Christian is defending against the submission attempts here by Shewmaker.
Christian is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Shewmaker is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to get back to full guard.

Christian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Christian fails to land the takedown.
Frank Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darling Christian.

Shewmaker gets the takedown into side control.

Shewmaker tries for a kimura but Christian is defending well.

Shewmaker stands up.
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.

Shewmaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christian is defending against the submission attempts here by Shewmaker.
Christian regains full guard. Nicely done.

Shewmaker drops back looking for a leg! Christian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christian manages to kick Shewmaker off! Shewmaker jumps back into Christian's guard.
Christian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Shewmaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shewmaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shewmaker won't allow Christian to get back to his feet.
Christian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shewmaker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shewmaker forces Christian back against the cage and clinches.

Shewmaker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Shewmaker stands and steps away. Christian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christian misses with a takedown

and Shewmaker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christian's guard.

Shewmaker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Christian to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shewmaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Shewmaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shewmaker prevents Christian from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shewmaker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Christian to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Shewmaker wanted to stand there but Christian had control of the position.
Shewmaker won't allow Christian to sweep him here.

Shewmaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker stops Christian from standing up.
Christian tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shewmaker drops back looking for a leg! Christian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christian manages to kick Shewmaker off! Shewmaker jumps back into Christian's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Shewmaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker wants to free his trapped foot but Christian is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Shewmaker seems to be working for a kimura but Christian defends the submission attempt.
Christian is trying to maintain the position but Shewmaker is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shewmaker is looking for a kimura but Christian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shewmaker to get the leverage.
Christian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christian tries to get to full guard but Shewmaker has control of the leg.

Shewmaker 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.

Shewmaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Christian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian manages to get to full guard.
Shewmaker prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.

Shewmaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shewmaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Shewmaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shewmaker has Christian in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shewmaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shewmaker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shewmaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christian is trying to defend but Shewmaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Shewmaker is looking for a kimura here.
Christian trying to control from the bottom.

Shewmaker is working for a kimura but Christian is defending it quite comfortably.
Frank Shewmaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christian is looking to control Shewmaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christian avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christian defends it well.

Shewmaker is trying for a kimura here. Christian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shewmaker wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Shewmaker!