PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 4165 p4p, 3914 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 492 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shaw
vs
Resnar

160 cm
25
223
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
257
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deair Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Resnar.
Resnar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Resnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Resnar lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Resnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw dives in and grabs Resnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnar pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Resnar darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.

Resnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Resnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Resnar has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Resnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Resnar decides to pull guard.

Resnar pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Resnar counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Resnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body punch
and Resnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Resnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Resnar counters with a crisp one two that drops Shaw! Resnar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shaw to his feet! Shaw is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Resnar.

Resnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Resnar pulls guard.
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Resnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Resnar has eaten all the pies!
Resnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard.

Resnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Resnar is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Resnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Resnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Resnar is looking to advance position but Shaw won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Resnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Resnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Resnar stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Resnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Resnar drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Resnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Resnar. Beautiful body shot.
Resnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Resnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Resnar.

It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut.
Resnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Resnar is avoiding it.
Resnar is looking for the big counter here.

Resnar rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.

Resnar drags the fight down to the ground.

Resnar manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Resnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resnar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resnar goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Resnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resnar jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Resnar around his waist. Resnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deair Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Resnar.
Resnar has Shaw pushed against the cage.
Resnar stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Resnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Resnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Resnar keeps him there for the moment.

Resnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Resnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.

Resnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Resnar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Resnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Resnar, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnar managing to control the position.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Resnar.
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resnar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Resnar shoots in but Shaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnar shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Resnar fails with a takedown attempt.

Resnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Resnar stands and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Resnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deair Shaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Resnar rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Resnar prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Resnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Resnar up against the cage.
Shaw wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Resnar after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Resnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.

Resnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Shaw won't allow Resnar to sweep him here.

Resnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Resnar managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Resnar rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Resnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Resnar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Resnar can turn it around.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Resnar to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Resnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resnar.
Resnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Resnar circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw shoots in but Resnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Resnar pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Resnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Resnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deair Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Resnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Resnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Resnar keeps it at a distance.
Resnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Resnar persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Resnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Resnar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Resnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deair Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Resnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Resnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Resnar!