PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

The Destroyer
vs
Shackleton

190 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 10 - 1

178 cm
27
201 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick The Destroyer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
The Destroyer throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleton moves out of range easily.
The Destroyer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shackleton lands with a kick to the temple. The Destroyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Destroyer takes a swing at Shackleton's ribcage but misses.
Shackleton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Destroyer can pounce on him.
The Destroyer blocks a leg kick.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Destroyer .
The Destroyer throws a head kick but Shackleton moves out of range.
Shackleton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Destroyer 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shackleton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Destroyer .
The Destroyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Shackleton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shackleton throws a series of punches but The Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
Shackleton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Destroyer tries for a takedown but Shackleton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shackleton blocks a head kick by The Destroyer .
Shackleton wants to counter the offense by The Destroyer and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that Shackleton semi-blocks.
Shackleton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Shackleton does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that The Destroyer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shackleton counters with a nice uppercut.
The Destroyer throws a head kick but Shackleton moves out of range.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Destroyer .
Shackleton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that misses.
The Destroyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shackleton.
The Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleton's shoulder, as Shackleton tries to avoid the shot.
The Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton leaves The Destroyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shackleton takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton goes for a double leg but The Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Destroyer continues to drive forward.
Shackleton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shackleton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Destroyer walks into a straight right hand from Shackleton.
The Destroyer throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleton moves out of range easily.
Shackleton lands an overhand right.
Shackleton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Destroyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shackleton connects with a solid leg kick.

Shackleton drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Destroyer wants to stand but Shackleton is controlling the position.
The Destroyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Destroyer 's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shackleton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Destroyer is trying to keep Shackleton in close.
Shackleton stopping the sweep attempt from The Destroyer .
Shackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shackleton blocks a head kick by The Destroyer .
As The Destroyer backs off Shackleton throws a huge counter combo but The Destroyer manages to avoid it all.
The Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Destroyer defends well and Shackleton ends up having to push The Destroyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Shackleton pushes The Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
The Destroyer stalling in the clinch but Shackleton improves position.
Shackleton lands with a left to the head.
The Destroyer dodges an elbow strike from Shackleton.
The Destroyer stalls.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biggie Shackleton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Shackleton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shackleton closes the distance and pushes The Destroyer back into the cage.

Shackleton breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Shackleton.
The Destroyer throws a big counter combination but Shackleton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Destroyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Destroyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Destroyer tries for a takedown but Shackleton circles away easily
and Shackleton counters with a straight right hand.
The Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shackleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton working some strikes from top position.
Shackleton 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.
Shackleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shackleton content to stall in guard here.
Shackleton tries to free his leg and advance position but The Destroyer is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shackleton misses with a double jab.
Shackleton throws a big shot that misses.
The Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominick The Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that Shackleton semi-blocks.

Shackleton has closed the distance and engaged The Destroyer in a clinch.

The Destroyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by The Destroyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Shackleton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Destroyer .
Shackleton is looking for the big counter here.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shackleton avoids the head kick by The Destroyer .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleton moves out of range easily.
Shackleton misses with a body kick.
The Destroyer misses with a head kick.
The Destroyer misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Shackleton. That snapped The Destroyer 's head back.
Shackleton throws a right hand that The Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that The Destroyer also avoids with ease.
The Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Shackleton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shackleton misses with a two punch combination.
The Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleton.
Dominick The Destroyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackleton throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleton is looking to score with low kicks.
Shackleton throws a head kick but The Destroyer moves out of range.
A left lands for Shackleton.
The Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shackleton has closed the distance and engaged The Destroyer in a clinch.
Shackleton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Destroyer .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton tries a body shot but The Destroyer blocks it.
Shackleton can't break the clinch.
Shackleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Destroyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackleton tries to throw a body punch but The Destroyer avoids it by throwing Shackleton back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shackleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Shackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggie Shackleton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Destroyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shackleton defends well and The Destroyer ends up having to push Shackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Shackleton. Those never looked like landing.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that Shackleton semi-blocks.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Shackleton.
Shackleton motions for The Destroyer to come forward. Shackleton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from The Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Shackleton.
Shackleton works over The Destroyer 's head and body with a nice combination.
Shackleton slips a jab and a cross from The Destroyer .
Shackleton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
It looked like The Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Destroyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from The Destroyer .
Shackleton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As The Destroyer backs off Shackleton throws a huge counter combo but The Destroyer manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
Shackleton throws a head kick but The Destroyer moves out of range.

Shackleton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Destroyer to the mat! The Destroyer manages to get full guard.
Shackleton 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.
Shackleton passes into half guard.
The Destroyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shackleton trying to control the pace.
Dominick The Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggie Shackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Destroyer with the active half guard here but Shackleton passes nicely into side control.
Shackleton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shackleton advances to full mount.
Shackleton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shackleton controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton raining down hammerfists from mount.

The Destroyer is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Destroyer is working to get back to half guard.
Oh The Destroyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Shackleton! That's really hurt The Destroyer and he's turned his back - Shackleton keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shackleton jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!