PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Shields (ranked 23941 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessy Dentler (ranked 5238 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shields
vs
Dentler

197 cm
25
346 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julian Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessy Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Shields lands but Dentler takes it in his stride.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shields wants to clinch.
Dentler tries to counter with a clinch but Shields shakes him off and moves away.
Dentler blocks a head kick by Shields.
Dentler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Dentler has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
Dentler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shields is working for takedown but Dentler is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler just leaning against Shields, taking a breather.
Dentler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dentler stalls.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dentler after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dentler is trying to pull guard but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Julian Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessy Dentler.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Dentler lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Julian Shields has been cut.
Shields is trying to stall.
Shields keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dentler's efforts to push away.
Shields is working for takedown but Dentler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.

Dentler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shields uses from the top position.
Dentler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dentler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dentler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dentler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dentler is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dentler is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Dentler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dentler has a closed guard, preventing Shields from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jessy Dentler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentler is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Shields was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dentler.

Shields rushes Dentler and presses him up against the cage.
Shields taking a breather.
Dentler is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Shields manages to pull guard.

Shields is working an open guard so Dentler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dentler tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dentler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Dentler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dentler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dentler off to one side.
Dentler looks winded!
Dentler fails with the takedown
and Shields counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dentler has a takedown stuffed.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Dentler instigates a clinch.
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 Julian Shields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dentler pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Dentler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Dentler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dentler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dentler tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Dentler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shields gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shields - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shields pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dentler shoots for a takedown but Shields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Dentler looks to move away, Shields throws a big counter combo but Dentler just gets out of the way.
Dentler is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dentler off to one side.
Dentler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shields is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dentler.
Julian Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dentler closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Dentler pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields is looking for a counter combo.
Shields throws a head kick that Dentler semi-blocks.

Dentler rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dentler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shields wants a takedown.
Dentler throws an elbow but it misses.
Dentler leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores a nice knee to the body.
Shields dodges an elbow strike from Dentler.

Shields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dentler has his feet on Shields's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Dentler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dentler.
Dentler misses with a takedown
and Shields counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Julian Shields is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Dentler connects with the punch.
Dentler has a takedown stuffed.
Dentler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dentler fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dentler enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dentler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Dentler manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Dentler moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dentler tries to pull guard but Shields won't allow it.
Shields is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dentler is defending well.
Dentler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jessy Dentler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julian Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dentler has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Dentler has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dentler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields tries for a takedown but Dentler manages to get underhooks.
Dentler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dentler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dentler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shields pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Dentler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dentler looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Dentler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dentler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Dentler persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Dentler pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shields darts in and clinches Dentler up against the cage.
Dentler wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Shields turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shields manages to end up in side control.
Dentler is trying to improve his position.
Shields trying to control the action but Dentler is working from the bottom.
Dentler gets back to half guard.
Dentler pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shields wants to control but Dentler is keeping him busy.

Shields is looking for a kimura but Dentler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Dentler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dentler trying to control here.
Dentler is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dentler wants to sweep but no luck.
Dentler trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Dentler trying to strike off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dentler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dentler off to one side.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Dentler is quick to defend against it.
Shields misses with a head kick.

Dentler clinches.
Shields is struggling to control the position.
Shields tries for a takedown but Dentler manages to get underhooks.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dentler is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dentler slowing the pace effectively.

Dentler successfully pulls guard.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jessy Dentler.
I think Dentler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jessy Dentler!