PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bizzle
vs
Shields

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bizzle but Bizzle pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Shields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bizzle's half guard.
Shields is thwarting Bizzle's attempts to control the position.
Bizzle is staying active underneath Shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shields misses with a head shot. Bizzle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Bizzle.
Bizzle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
Bizzle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Shields hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bizzle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Bizzle's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to stand but Bizzle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Bizzle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields passes Bizzle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shields throwing shots but Bizzle is blocking nicely.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields passes to full mount!
Bizzle is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizzle is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Shields is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bizzle's guard.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shields trying to control but Bizzle is working from the bottom.
Bizzle has a closed guard, preventing Shields from standing up.

Shields stands up and waves to Bizzle to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bizzle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shields - the referee stops the clock and Bizzle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shields. Bizzle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Bizzle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bizzle misses with a looping left.
Shields tries for a takedown but Bizzle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matt Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields closes the distance and clinches up with Bizzle, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes Bizzle against the cage but Bizzle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Shields.
Bizzle has his takedown stuffed
and Shields counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Bizzle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bizzle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Shields defending well as Bizzle loads up on a big left hand.
Bizzle throws a poor cross that misses
and Shields counters with a three punch combo that has Bizzle backing up. Bizzle nods at Shields to acknowledge the strikes.
Bizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Bizzle sprawls well.
Matt Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bizzle pinned against the cage. Bizzle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to clinch but Bizzle is having none of it.
Shields's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shields duly obliges.
Bizzle cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Bizzle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bizzle slips a straight right by Shields.
Bizzle looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Bizzle missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bizzle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Bizzle prevents Shields from improving his position.
Shields regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bizzle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!

Bizzle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bizzle lands in his opponent's guard.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Bizzle looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is pulling down on Bizzle's head to control his posture.
Bizzle postures up.
Bizzle stops Shields from standing up.

Bizzle stands up from Shields's guard - Bizzle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields lands a nice hook to Bizzle's body. Bizzle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shields wants to clinch up but Bizzle keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shields defends it nicely.

Shields gets the takedown into side control.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bizzle parries the strikes from Shields easily there. Shields is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bizzle to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bizzle!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields takes Bizzle's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Bizzle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bizzle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shields!
Bizzle with shots to the head and body - Shields looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bizzle wants to control the pace but Shields is squirming around nicely.
Shields is looking to get to half guard.
Shields is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bizzle landing strikes from the mount.
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizzle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bizzle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shields throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bizzle. What's that going to do exactly?
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shields swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is bucking up trying to escape but Bizzle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shields preventing the sweep.
Bizzle has his hands on Shields's head, controlling the position.
Shields passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is controlling the pace.
Bizzle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bizzle wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Shields works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields controlling from mount.
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.

Shields jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bizzle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bizzle and Shields has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bizzle tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields trying to control the position but Bizzle is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Bizzle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizzle 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bizzle!