PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Modnar Rtecarahc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Shane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rtecarahc
vs
Shane

190 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Modnar Rtecarahc!
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, Douglas Shane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rtecarahc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rtecarahc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shane is staying active underneath Rtecarahc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shane wants to improve his position but Rtecarahc is controlling well.

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

Rtecarahc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rtecarahc.

Rtecarahc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rtecarahc is thwarting Shane's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rtecarahc is nestled in close to Shane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rtecarahc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rtecarahc.

Shane is defending against the submission attempts here by Rtecarahc.
Shane is looking to improve his position.
Shane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rtecarahc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rtecarahc.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shane has eaten all the pies!
Shane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shane gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shane is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shane wants to control from the top but Rtecarahc keeps moving.
Shane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shane landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shane trying to control but Rtecarahc is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Douglas Shane wasn't active enough on the ground.

Shane dives in and scores a takedown into Rtecarahc's guard.
Shane lands a couple of digs.
Shane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rtecarahc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rtecarahc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rtecarahc is trying to keep Shane in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rtecarahc has wrist control.
Shane wants to control from the top but Rtecarahc keeps moving.
Shane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Douglas Shane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shane slaps away a takedown attempt from Rtecarahc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Shane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rtecarahc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Modnar Rtecarahc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shane tries to clinch but Rtecarahc is having none of it.

Rtecarahc instigates a clinch.
Shane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rtecarahc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shane's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Shane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rtecarahc tries to roll over but Shane keeps him under control.
Shane trying to control the action but Rtecarahc is working from the bottom.
Shane is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane wants to free his trapped foot but Rtecarahc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Shane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shane prevents Rtecarahc from improving his position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Douglas Shane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shane is looking to clinch.

Shane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shane wants to control from the top but Rtecarahc keeps moving.
Rtecarahc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shane!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane is looking to improve his position but Rtecarahc isn't that keen on the idea.
Rtecarahc throws some wild stikes that Shane manages to avoid easily.
Shane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Rtecarahc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shane taking shots to the head.
Shane tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rtecarahc wants to finish this one by submission but Shane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rtecarahc.
Shane is looking to improve his position but Rtecarahc isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rtecarahc is keeping the position for now.
Shane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shane trying to control but Rtecarahc is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rtecarahc is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shane preventing the sweep.
Rtecarahc is working hard here to advance position.
Shane trying to control but Rtecarahc is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Douglas Shane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rtecarahc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rtecarahc tries to avoid it but Shane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rtecarahc to the ground. Rtecarahc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rtecarahc leaves Shane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Shane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Shane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rtecarahc defends it nicely.
Shane shoots in looking for a takedown. Rtecarahc tries to sprawl out of it but Shane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rtecarahc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rtecarahc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rtecarahc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rtecarahc leaves Shane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Modnar Rtecarahc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Shane.
Shane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rtecarahc.
Rtecarahc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rtecarahc shoots in but Shane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rtecarahc swats away the attempt to clinch by Shane.

Shane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rtecarahc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rtecarahc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Rtecarahc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rtecarahc manages to end up in side control.
Shane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rtecarahc off and has taken his back!
Shane tries to get the hooks in deep but Rtecarahc pushed the leg off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane avoiding Rtecarahc 's attempts to control his hands.
Shane scores with punches to the body.
Shane loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rtecarahc hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shane connects with a big shot to the side of Rtecarahc's head.
Shane lands a shot to the body.
Shane biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Shane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Douglas Shane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shane is trying to stick to Rtecarahc's back but Rtecarahc is turning into Shane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rtecarahc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane looking for a sweep. Not yet Shane, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rtecarahc!
Shane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Douglas Shane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shane prevents Rtecarahc from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shane lands a big shot there that rocks Rtecarahc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Modnar Rtecarahc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big strike lands for Shane! That's really hurt Rtecarahc and he's turned his back - Shane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Shane!
After the fight, Douglas Shane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.