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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Blakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and charlie shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shields has chosen hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. charlie shields will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 cm
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145 lbs
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175 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Blakk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, charlie shields! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blakk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blakk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! shields has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blakk decides to pull guard. shields trying to control but Blakk is working from the bottom. Blakk trying to keep a closed guard but shields is proving a slippery customer.
shields gets to his feet. Blakk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! shields scores a takedown into full mount! shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Blakk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for shields on the ground. shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice elbow there by shields. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Blakk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blakk tries to get out of the position. shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! shields is in the full mount, landing strikes. Blakk tries to get back to half guard but can't. shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blakk hang on? Blakk is desperately trying to improve his position but shields has a good base and remains in mount. shields with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
shields with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blakk looks a forlorn figure.
Blakk is in all sorts of trouble here.
shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blakk looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blakk tries to lock up and control but shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Blakk wants to get back to his feet.
shields landing strikes from the mount and Blakk is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round. shields with the ground and pound from mount. Blakk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Blakk tries to reverse the position but shields maintains control. Blakk is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. shields looking for a guillotine from mount but Blakk is having none of it. Blakk manages to regain half guard. Good work. shields is figuring out what he wants to do next. shields lands with a punch from half guard. shields stands up from half guard. shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
charlie shields dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
shields closes the distance and clinches. Blakk keeps control of shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. shields prevents Blakk from breaking the clinch. shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blakk tries to keep at a distance but shields has taken the fight into the clinch. shields goes for a takedown attempt but Blakk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - shields scores with a four punch combination! shields clobbers Blakk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. shields moves into the clinch successfully.
Blakk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blakk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
shields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than shields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. shields working the ground and pound effectively.
shields blocks Blakk's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Blakk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as shields tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blakk wants to control but shields is having none of it. Blakk is working to get back to half guard.
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. shields throws a sloppy strike and Blakk uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Blakk has ended up in shields's guard.
shields pushes Blakk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Blakk gets in close and instigates a clinch. shields wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for shields to work.
shields can't break the clinch.
Blakk wants to break free but shields has control.
shields looking for a takedown. King Blakk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of charlie shields. shields stalling in the clinch but Blakk improves position. Blakk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
shields looking to throw knees to the head but Blakk is blocking nicely.
Blakk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on shields - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
shields has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blakk uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blakk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blakk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Blakk looking to sit in guard and control but shields gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. shields decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blakk, up you get! shields pushes Blakk up against the cage in a clinch. shields breaks from the clinch.
shields tries to clinch up but Blakk circles away and keeps his distance. Blakk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. shields throws a head kick that Blakk semi-blocks.
shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Blakk clinches but shields breaks the clinch and shields counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blakk! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blakk taking shots to the head. shields tries to control but Blakk wriggling away. shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blakk looks a forlorn figure.
Blakk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
charlie shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
shields clinches up with Blakk and pushes him back against the cage. Blakk breaks the clinch.
Blakk fails with the takedown and shields counters with a left and a right that stings Blakk. shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blakk is looking to clinch. shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. charlie shields has got the better of the ground game so far. shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blakk keeps working. Blakk trying to control here.
shields takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Blakk wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. shields working Blakk over with strikes. shields lands with a punch from half guard. Blakk is staying active underneath shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Blakk trying to control here.
shields is tying to control. Blakk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Blakk trying to control from the bottom.
shields winds up and cracks Blakk with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Blakk is staying active underneath shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Blakk is looking to control shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blakk avoid being mounted? shields is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Blakk has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Blakk is looking for a sweep. shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Blakk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. shields is looking to clinch. Blakk takes the fight into the clinch. shields decides to pull guard. shields controlling Blakk's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blakk manages to get himself to full guard.
shields preventing the sweep. shields trying to control but Blakk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. shields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. shields looking to pass the guard. shields distracts Blakk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. shields stands up and waves to Blakk to follow him. Blakk takes a kick to the side of the head. Blakk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but shields swivels and escapes. King Blakk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! shields shoots in for a takedown but Blakk shows good takedown defense. shields gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! charlie shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well shields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... charlie shields!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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