PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Ferrigno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ferrigno
vs
Shore

200 cm
41
265 lbs
29 - 26 - 1

193 cm
28
277 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore wants to clinch up but Ferrigno keeps it at a distance.
Shore lands a right hook to the body.
Shore wants to clinch.
Ferrigno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Ferrigno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Ferrigno is controlling him well.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.

Ferrigno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shore is just riding it out for now. Ferrigno eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Ferrigno is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but Shore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrigno to get the leverage.

Shore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ferrigno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shore prevents it.
Shore can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrigno controls the action.
Ferrigno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shore working aggressively here.
Shore throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shore.
Shore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ferrigno has hold of one of Shore's legs. Shore is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferrigno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno prevents Shore from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferrigno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shore tries to move into range but Ferrigno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown
and Shore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrigno cracks Shore with an open hand slap.
Shore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Shore moves in looking to clinch but Ferrigno pushes him off.
Ferrigno looks to throw the jab but Shore is out of range.
Shore wants to counter with a clinch but Ferrigno pushes him away.

Shore clinches up with Ferrigno and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferrigno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shore down to the mat. Shore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shore gets a clinch.

Ferrigno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shore is trying to keep an underhook but Ferrigno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shore tries to kick Ferrigno off but Ferrigno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferrigno is trying to control. Shore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrigno wants to free his trapped foot but Shore is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ferrigno seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferrigno prevents Shore from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno seems to be working for a kimura but Shore defends the submission attempt.
Shore pushes Ferrigno off looking to stand but Ferrigno dives back in and keeps control.
Shore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferrigno connects with a jab.
Ferrigno missing with a left hand there. Shore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shore throws a counter combo.
Shore is looking to clinch.

Shore closes the distance and clinches.

Ferrigno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Shore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that Shore avoids nicely.
Shore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Shore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Delvin Shore will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shore shoots in for a takedown but Ferrigno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shore slips a straight right by Ferrigno.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrigno misses the target.
Ferrigno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Shore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shore gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
Shore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrigno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shore gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Shore.
Shore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
A head punch on the inside from Shore fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno takes a shot to the head.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shore is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shore is defending well.
Nice body punch from Shore - that landed with a thud.
Ferrigno is looking to break free of the clinch but Shore has double underhooks.
Shore misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Shore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shore prevents Ferrigno from breaking the clinch.
Ferrigno swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Shore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrigno misses with a hook. Shore ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrigno is trying to pull guard but Shore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.
Shore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferrigno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shore.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shore lands with a light punch inside.

Ferrigno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrigno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferrigno misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shore rushes Ferrigno and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shore smiles and moves away.
Ferrigno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferrigno's head.

Shore has managed to clinch.
Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Shore.

Ferrigno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.

Shore clinches up against the cage.
Shore tries to work over Ferrigno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Shore manages to get underhooks.
Shore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrignos head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shore pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Shore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Shore has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Shore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delvin Shore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Shore pulls Ferrigno into guard.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy inform us that Shore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Delvin Shore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shore is looking to stand up but Ferrigno isn't so interested in that idea.

Shore has his feet on Ferrigno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A cross from Ferrigno lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delvin Shore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shore defending well as Ferrigno loads up on a big left hand.
Lou Ferrigno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Shore pushes Ferrigno up against the cage in a clinch.

Ferrigno has hold of one of Shore's legs. Shore is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferrigno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferrigno looking to pass the guard.
Ferrigno stops Shore from standing up.

Ferrigno drops back looking for a leg! Shore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shore manages to kick Ferrigno off! Ferrigno jumps back into Shore's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno passes Shore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shore is trying to stand back up but Ferrigno is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.

Shore has one foot on Ferrigno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferrigno connects with a single shot there.

Shore clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrigno.
Shore is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shore down to the mat. Shore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ferrigno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shore to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ferrigno is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shore rolls with it to try and escape but Ferrigno cranks on the arm and Shore is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Ferrigno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lou Ferrigno thanked Big Bear Nutrition 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).