PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 3795 p4p, 24947 weight class) and Alejandro DelToro (ranked 502 p4p, 725 weight class). Alejandro DelToro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shelby
vs
DelToro

190 cm
29
184
5 - 9 - 0

175 cm
26
178
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shelby !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro DelToro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Shelby pushes DelToro off and gets back to his feet.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DelToro slips under a jab from Shelby .
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DelToro shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DelToro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DelToro's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DelToro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Shelby .
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DelToro moves away.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby misses with a combination
and DelToro counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby . DelToro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and DelToro moves out of range easily.
Shelby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelby misses with a kick to the body
and DelToro counters with a straight right hand.
DelToro has his takedown stuffed
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro DelToro.
Sloppy strikes from Shelby . Those never looked like landing.

DelToro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shelby !
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shelby 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DelToro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby dodges the ground and pound from DelToro.
DelToro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shelby tries to bench press DelToro off him but DelToro keeps the position.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.
DelToro scores with punches from side control.
DelToro is putting a hurting on Shelby here, landing some big shots from side control.
DelToro wants to control but Shelby is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby wants to control but DelToro postures up.
Shelby is letting DelToro control him for a moment.
DelToro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shelby to see if he's OK.
Shelby tries to escape but DelToro is in control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DelToro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby tries to kick DelToro off but DelToro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DelToro thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DelToro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby trying to control but DelToro postures up.
DelToro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shelby has his hands clasped together around DelToro's back. He's all about the action.
DelToro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shelby to regain full guard.
DelToro won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
Shelby has his hands on DelToro's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DelToro manages to get himself to full guard.

DelToro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shelby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shelby tries to free his leg and advance position but DelToro is retaining full guard.
Shelby is looking to stand up but DelToro won't let him.
Shelby throwing strikes but missing.
Shelby throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shelby throws a shot from downtown. DelToro moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Shelby 's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shelby tests DelToro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DelToro.
DelToro shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DelToro can do to turn this around?
Shelby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DelToro shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense.
DelToro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a hook but DelToro avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

DelToro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shelby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shelby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shelby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DelToro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shelby . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from DelToro there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DelToro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DelToro's back!
Good control from Shelby .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby is trying to control but DelToro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Shelby thowing shots but they're missing.
DelToro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shelby .
Shelby unloads with some shots from mount but DelToro bucks and avoids them well.
Tommy Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelby throws a sloppy strike and DelToro uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and DelToro has ended up in Shelby 's guard.
Shelby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Shelby manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby is looking to land body kicks.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby misses with a two punch combination.
DelToro is looking for the big counter here.

DelToro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Shelby manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shelby .

Shelby 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by DelToro.

Shelby sneaks out the side door and pushes DelToro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DelToro moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but DelToro moved out of range.

DelToro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DelToro working Shelby over with strikes.
DelToro lands strikes from half guard.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but DelToro is controlling him
DelToro throws a strike but Shelby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shelby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DelToro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DelToro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shelby 's head.
Shelby controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby wants to get back to his feet but DelToro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DelToro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DelToro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shelby working a defensive guard here.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shelby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

DelToro scores with a takedown into Shelby 's guard.
Shelby is trying to keep DelToro in close.
DelToro trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

DelToro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

DelToro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Shelby is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. DelToro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shelby stalling the fight.
Shelby leaning his opponent against the cage.

Shelby 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DelToro moves forwards but Shelby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shelby looks for the body kick but DelToro saw that one coming.
Shelby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DelToro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shelby enables DelToro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shelby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shelby wants to stand up but DelToro is controlling him.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby is trying to keep DelToro in close.

Shelby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shelby is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DelToro trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby has his hands on DelToro's head, controlling the position.
Shelby trying to keep a closed guard but DelToro is proving a slippery customer.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby throws a series of strikes that have DelToro backpedaling.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DelToro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

DelToro drives through with a takedown into Shelby 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DelToro lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DelToro wants to stand and escape but instead Shelby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

DelToro can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shelby tries to pass to full mount but DelToro defends it.

Shelby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A combination from DelToro does no damage.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Shelby backs off DelToro throws a huge counter combo but Shelby manages to avoid it all.
DelToro moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
and DelToro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from DelToro.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DelToro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shelby lands a nice hook to DelToro's body. DelToro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby misses with a lunging right hand
and DelToro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shelby motions for DelToro to come forward. Shelby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DelToro manages to avoid it.
DelToro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DelToro avoids the head kick by Shelby .

DelToro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DelToro showed some decent athleticism there.

Shelby pushes DelToro off and gets back to his feet.
Alejandro DelToro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shelby throws a right hand that DelToro ducks under and follows up with a left that DelToro also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby !