PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Shiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiv has chosen Calcutta as his entrance music. Don Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hall
vs
Shiv

175 cm
27
155 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

165 cm
23
150 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Shiv!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiv sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.
Hall throws a series of punches but Shiv avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shiv - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shiv. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall staying out of range there.
Shiv misses with the combination.
Hall checks a low kick from Shiv.
Hall throws a series of punches but Shiv avoids them all with ease.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Shiv counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Shiv misses.
Shiv misses with a leg kick.
Shiv slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Shiv settles back down.

Shiv forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiv controls his hands.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiv is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall cracks Shiv with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shiv takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall swings for the body but Shiv moves out of range.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Shiv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiv staying out of range there.
Shiv cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Shiv takes a jab right on the kisser.
Don Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiv throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Hall.
That kick from Shiv tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Shiv counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Shiv scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiv, as that shot connected.
Shiv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiv blocks a head kick by Hall.

Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shiv's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shiv pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Shiv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shiv gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiv sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is pressing down on Shiv's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shiv is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiv keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Hall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shiv looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Shiv counters with a nice body kick.
Shiv misses with a low kick.
Shiv scores with a spinning back kick!
Shiv slips a straight right by Hall.
Shiv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiv throws a body kick that misses.

Shiv takes the fight into the clinch.
Shiv working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiv stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shiv.
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiv won't allow it.

Shiv manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiv misses with a kick to the body.

Hall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shiv trying to control but Hall postures up.

Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Shiv is defending well.

Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiv is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Shiv wants to get back to full guard.

Hall is working for a kimura but Shiv is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hall working for a submission but Shiv is keeping him at bay.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Shiv doesn't allow it.
Shiv working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiv working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Hall dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Shiv cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Shiv explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Shiv slips under a jab.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws a right hand that Shiv ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiv also avoids with ease.
Shiv moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall feints a jab promting Shiv to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shiv slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shiv scores with a spinning back kick!
Shiv throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Shiv gets back to half guard.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shiv gets back to full guard.

Shiv kicks Hall off and gets to his feet.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Shiv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiv throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiv connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiv.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Shiv is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Shiv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
I Shiv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shiv there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shiv, right into the meat.
Shiv moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Shiv is looking to land body kicks.
Shiv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Shiv lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shiv tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Shiv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick there by Shiv.
Shiv lands with a nice body punch.
Shiv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiv as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiv.
Hall throws the left hand but Shiv avoids the punch easily.
Don Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
I Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiv misses the shot to the body.
Shiv connects with a solid leg kick.
Don Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiv.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Hall!