PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nae McCombs (ranked 4536 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacper Shiver (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McCombs
vs
Shiver

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nae McCombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kacper Shiver!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCombs defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shiver.
McCombs shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiver shapes to counter with a head kick.
McCombs throws a head kick but Shiver moves out of range.
McCombs misses with the combination.
Shiver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCombs.
McCombs throws a leg kick
and Shiver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCombs moves into the clinch successfully.
McCombs working hard to break the clinch.
McCombs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCombs lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCombs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCombs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

McCombs decides to pull guard.
McCombs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shiver wants to control from the top but McCombs keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCombs is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiver tries to free his leg and advance position but McCombs is retaining full guard.
McCombs pulls Shiver in close to prevent any damage.
Shiver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shiver stopping the sweep attempt from McCombs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCombs controlling Shiver's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shiver lands with a straight right. McCombs didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCombs defends well and Shiver ends up having to push McCombs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nae McCombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kacper Shiver.
McCombs shoots in for a takedown but Shiver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shiver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCombs did well to prevent Shiver getting side control.

McCombs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shiver keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shiver misses with a body punch.
Shiver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiver wants a takedown.
Shiver jumps guard but McCombs stands there with Shiver around his waist. Shiver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McCombs pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCombs working for a triangle but Shiver defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCombs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shiver manages to get himself to full guard.

McCombs looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCombs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCombs wants to pass the guard but Shiver is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nae McCombs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCombs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiver pinned against the cage. Shiver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiver doesn't manage to clinch there - McCombs circles away.
McCombs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shiver swivels and escapes.
Shiver unleashes a big counter combination but McCombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shiver scores with a nice body kick.
McCombs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiver defends well and McCombs ends up having to push Shiver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nae McCombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiver misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Shiver. No joy for McCombs on that attempt.
Shiver shoots in for a takedown but McCombs shows good takedown defense.
McCombs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCombs fails in his attempt to clinch.

McCombs closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCombs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiver gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Shiver manages to break the clinch.

McCombs drives through and clinches with Shiver against the cage.
Shiver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCombs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shiver lands a nice hook to McCombs's body. McCombs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

McCombs forces Shiver back against the cage and clinches.
Shiver jumps guard but McCombs stands there with Shiver around his waist. Shiver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCombs is defending well.
Shiver taking a breather.
McCombs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shiver wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCombs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCombs gets underhooks to prevent Shiver's takedown attempt.
Shiver is breathing heavily.
McCombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiver won't allow it.
McCombs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shiver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiver is trying to drag McCombs to the mat but McCombs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from McCombs on the inside.
McCombs has Shiver pressed against the cage, preventing Shiver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shiver fails to pull guard.
Shiver is trying to push McCombs away but McCombs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shiver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCombs walks away with a smile on his face. Shiver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCombs connects with a single shot there.
Shiver tries to clinch up.
Shiver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCombs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCombs feints a jab promting Shiver to slip. McCombs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shiver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Shiver as McCombs shoots in.
Shiver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

McCombs closes the distance and pushes Shiver back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from McCombs.

McCombs pulls Shiver into guard.
Shiver looking to sit in guard and control but McCombs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCombs 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McCombs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nae McCombs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shiver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shiver circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCombs shoots in and drives through. Shiver sprawls well.
McCombs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shiver sprawls well. Shiver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCombs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nae McCombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shiver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCombs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shiver is in McCombs's guard.
Shiver is standing up over McCombs. McCombs looks to escape but Shiver dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCombs is not content to let Shiver control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCombs misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McCombs tries to bench press Shiver off him but Shiver keeps the position.
Shiver wants to take a breather but McCombs manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shiver.
McCombs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shiver trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiver wants to improve his position but McCombs is controlling well.
Shiver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

McCombs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Shiver.
Shiver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shiver shoots in and drives through. McCombs sprawls well.
Shiver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCombs looks for a takedown but Shiver sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCombs shoots in but no luck this time.
Kacper Shiver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Shiver. No joy for McCombs on that attempt.
McCombs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shiver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCombs.

McCombs drives through and clinches with Shiver against the cage.
Shiver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCombs to keep the fight standing.
McCombs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCombs goes for a takedown attempt but Shiver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shiver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiver fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCombs looks for a takedown but Shiver sprawls well.
McCombs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiver can do to turn this around?
Shiver lands a head kick. McCombs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCombs shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCombs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Shiver drives through and clinches with McCombs against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCombs can't break the clinch.
Kacper Shiver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nae McCombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCombs blocks an uppercut.
Shiver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kacper Shiver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCombs 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 for Nae McCombs!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nae McCombs!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nae McCombs!

Nae McCombs wins by unanimous decision!