PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Sheldon has chosen Salmon Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kitsune
vs
Sheldon

160 cm
29
139 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

175 cm
27
149 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Sheldon blocks the leg kick.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheldon tries to sprawl out of it but Kitsune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheldon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kitsune darts in looking for a takedown but Sheldon gets double underhooks and turns Kitsune into the cage.
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Sheldon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsune drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Sheldon on the inside.
Sheldon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheldon throws a head punch that misses.
Sheldon tries to work over Kitsune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Sheldon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sheldon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kitsune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheldon defends well and Kitsune ends up having to push Sheldon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kitsune is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheldon is defending well.

Kitsune has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sheldon uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheldon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sheldon is continuing to stall.
Kitsune looking to control.
Kitsune is striking but Sheldon is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kitsune flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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.
Sheldon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kitsune missing with punches from the bottom.
Sheldon wants to pass to mount but Kitsune is defending the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kitsune has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheldon is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheldon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sheldon connects with a nice looking jab.
Sheldon lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kitsune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheldon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheldon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune looking to score a takedown here. Sheldon is defending well but Kitsune drives through and ends up in Sheldon's guard.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.
Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kitsune throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheldon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sheldon trying to control the position here.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheldon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sheldon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kitsune has Sheldon in his guard.

Sheldon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitsune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheldon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kitsune is trying to control the position but Sheldon postures up.
Kitsune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kitsune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheldon manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sheldon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kitsune has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kitsune is trying to drag Sheldon to the mat but Sheldon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dontae Sheldon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kitsune tries to clinch but Sheldon moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kitsune is defended easily by Sheldon.
Sheldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheldon cracks Kitsune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kitsune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitsune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon thuds a left hand into Kitsune's body.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheldon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kitsune wants to land a leg kick but Sheldon is out of range.
Dontae Sheldon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheldon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheldon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheldon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sheldon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitsune tries to bum rush Sheldon with a series of wild strikes but Sheldon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitsune shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheldon tests Kitsune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kitsune.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kitsune checks a leg kick.
Momoshiro Kitsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheldon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsune has a takedown stuffed.
Sheldon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kitsune.
Kitsune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheldon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheldon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheldon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheldon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheldon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sheldon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitsune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Sheldon lands with a nice body punch.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitsune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kitsune has his takedown stuffed
and Sheldon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kitsune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheldon defends well and Kitsune ends up having to push Sheldon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitsune backwards.
Sheldon scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheldon digs a right hand into Kitsune's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitsune's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sheldon uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheldon is one step ahead there.
Kitsune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sheldon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kitsune trying to keep a closed guard but Sheldon is proving a slippery customer.

Kitsune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheldon defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dontae Sheldon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sheldon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitsune.
Sheldon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Kitsune tries for a takedown but Sheldon circles away easily
and Sheldon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheldon connects with a body shot that sends Kitsune's belly button to the back.
Sheldon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitsune momentarily.
Sheldon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kitsune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheldon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitsune is out of range and Sheldon settles back down.
Sheldon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitsune checks a low kick from Sheldon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheldon tries to avoid it but Kitsune manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheldon to the ground. Sheldon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheldon. That's going to slow Kitsune down.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheldon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitsune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Sheldon finds it's way through Kitsune's defenses.
Sheldon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kitsune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheldon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitsune takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon cracks the inside of Kitsune's front leg.
Sheldon scores with the left hand. Kitsune knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Sheldon.
Kitsune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Kitsune is rocked!

Momoshiro Kitsune's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheldon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Kitsune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheldon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kitsune if he has to take too many more of those.
Sheldon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Sheldon there.
Kitsune gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Sheldon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kitsune wakes up just in time to hear Sheldon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dontae Sheldon!
During a confident post fight interview, Dontae Sheldon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.