PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur's entrance music is Tatanka - Africa. A fine choice. George McTrigger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shakur
vs
McTrigger

195 cm
32
255 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

187 cm
29
241 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTrigger lands with a straight right. Shakur didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown but Shakur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shakur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTrigger moves away.
McTrigger throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTrigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shakur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur tries a low kick but McTrigger avoids it.
A jab from McTrigger finds it's way through Shakur's defenses.
McTrigger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shakur is out of range.
McTrigger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shakur catches McTrigger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McTrigger blocks the leg kick.
Shakur misses with an uppercut. McTrigger saw that one coming.
McTrigger lands a nice looking body shot.
George McTrigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shakur throws a shot to the body.
Shakur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTrigger.
McTrigger lands a right hook to the body.
McTrigger misses with a body kick.
McTrigger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakur avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws the left hand but Shakur avoids the punch easily.
Shakur misses the shot to the body.
Shakur tries to score with a low kick but McTrigger moves his leg out of the way.
Shakur throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTrigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shakur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTrigger throws out a leg kick but Shakur moves out of range and McTrigger only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakur.
Emeka Shakur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTrigger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakur's waist but Shakur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McTrigger off to one side.
Emeka Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTrigger looks for a takedown but Shakur sprawls well.
Shakur throws a low kick but McTrigger moves out of range easily.
McTrigger avoids the body shot from Shakur.
Shakur throws a head kick but McTrigger moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McTrigger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a leg kick but McTrigger moved away.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakur sprawls well. Shakur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McTrigger gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakur lands with a straight right. McTrigger didn't see that one coming.
McTrigger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McTrigger misses with a kick to the body.
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 Emeka Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McTrigger connects with a body shot that sends Shakur's belly button to the back.
A big left from Shakur misses.
McTrigger misses with a takedown attempt - Shakur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McTrigger blocks a head kick by Shakur.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTrigger has a takedown stuffed.
Shakur throws a right hand that misses
and McTrigger counters with a slapping leg kick.
McTrigger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emeka Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shakur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McTrigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakur. McTrigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTrigger is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - McTrigger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakur sizes up McTrigger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTrigger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McTrigger chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakur swings for the body but McTrigger moves out of range.
Shakur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTrigger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Shakur misses.
Shakur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shakur scores with a body shot.
Shakur connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur misses the shot to the body.
Shakur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.

Shakur tries to sprawl but McTrigger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McTrigger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shakur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shakur gets back to full guard.
McTrigger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shakur is adopting a defensive guard.
Shakur wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTrigger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur keeping moving, preventing McTrigger from controlling successfully.
Shakur wants to get back to his feet but McTrigger passes into half guard.

McTrigger seems to be looking for submissions.
McTrigger is keen to just control but Shakur is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shakur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shakur wants to get back to his feet.
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 Emeka Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McTrigger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakur circles away.

McTrigger feints and as Shakur raises his hands in defense, McTrigger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakur controls McTrigger momentarily but McTrigger frees himself.
McTrigger wants to pass the guard but Shakur is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakur keeping moving, preventing McTrigger from controlling successfully.
Shakur trying to keep a closed guard but McTrigger is proving a slippery customer.
McTrigger is looking to work some ground and pound but Shakur has wrist control.
McTrigger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McTrigger with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger trying to control but Shakur is working from the bottom.
McTrigger is fighting to break Shakur's control of his arms but Shakur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shakur wants to sweep here but McTrigger controlling him for the moment.

Emeka Shakur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McTrigger clobbers Shakur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shakur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shakur wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTrigger.
George McTrigger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emeka Shakur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown but Shakur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emeka Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a leg kick
and Shakur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTrigger connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shakur wants it to stay on the feet.
Shakur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTrigger.
Shakur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTrigger. That did some damage!
McTrigger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTrigger shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakur sprawls well. He's pushed McTrigger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shakur wants it to stay on the feet.
McTrigger throws out a leg kick but Shakur moves out of range and McTrigger only half commits.
Jab by Shakur.
McTrigger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakur swings for the body but McTrigger moves out of range.
McTrigger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakur.
Shakur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTrigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakur. McTrigger does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McTrigger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shakur takes one on the button.

Emeka Shakur's cut is getting worse.
McTrigger is looking to chop away at Shakur's legs.
George McTrigger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakur blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTrigger dives in and grabs Shakur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakur pushes down on McTrigger's head and hops out.
Shakur throws a solid leg kick but McTrigger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shakur.

And that's the end of the fight!
George McTrigger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!