PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando California (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sladen Shockner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shockner's choice of entrance music: This is the new shit. Orlando California had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Orlando California has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

California
vs
Shockner

192 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
275 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando California!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sladen Shockner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shockner!

It looks like Orlando California has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
California looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
California misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shockner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Shockner instigates a clinch.

Shockner gets control of California's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shockner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shockner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
California won't allow Shockner to sweep him here.

Shockner uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Shockner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. California looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shockner lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shockner.

Shockner drives through and clinches with California against the ropes.

Shockner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shockner delivers a nice body kick.
Shockner scores with a one two! California had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shockner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
California on the wrong end of a nice hook.
California displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shockner.
Nice uppercut lands for Shockner. That snapped California's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
California circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Shockner lands but California takes it in his stride.
California on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shockner gets a clinch.

Shockner jumps guard.
Shockner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shockner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shockner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
California is refusing to be controlled, as Shockner sits in half guard.
California trying to control here.
Shockner wants to control but California is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockner tries to pass the half guard into mount. California knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shockner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed California's head.
Shockner tries to stand but can't do so whilst California controls his leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
California moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shockner fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shockner drives through and clinches with California against the ropes.

Shockner pulls guard.

California got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shockner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, California has managed to get both his arms back between Shockner's legs - danger averted.
Shockner looking to control.
California throwing strikes from guard but Shockner blocks nicely.
Shockner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. California manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
California keeping moving, preventing Shockner from controlling successfully.
California trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
California looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shockner is one step ahead there.
Shockner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shockner trying to control the position from guard on top but California is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shockner stands and throws California's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shockner working away.

Shockner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shockner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shockner throws a one two combo.

Shockner closes the distance and clinches.

Shockner breaks the clinch.
Shockner lands with a kick to the temple. California shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shockner jabs California right on the nose. California blinks but takes it well.
Shockner throws a series of punches but California moves out of range.
Shockner connects with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shockner.
California might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
California is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shockner working the head with strikes.
California is trying to get back to half guard.
Shockner is looking to take a break and control but California is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sladen Shockner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando California's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shockner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from California does no damage.
Shockner connects with the punch.
Shockner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but California circles away quickly and effectively.
Shockner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of California's head.
Shockner connects with a crisp jab.
Shockner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shockner digs a good body shot into California's ribs.
Shockner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping California at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shockner.
Shockner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shockner.

Shockner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shockner.

Shockner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shockner scores with a three punch combo!
California takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
California takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shockner lands a jab to California's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shockner with a jab.
Shockner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping California at a distance.

Shockner feints and as California raises his hands in defense, Shockner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Shockner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shockner.
Shockner scores with a nice strike.
Orlando California is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Shockner.

Shockner clinches up with California and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shockner digs a right hand into California's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on California's gas tank.
Shockner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down California.

Shockner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shockner moves into the clinch.
Shockner wants to get back to striking at distance but California won't allow it.
Shockner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shockner breaks from the clinch.
Shockner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
California fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shockner avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Shockner finds it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shockner.
A combination from Shockner does no damage.
Shockner scores with a jab to the body.
Shockner jabs at California's body.

California tries to keep at a distance but Shockner has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shockner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
California fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shockner avoids it really well and circles away.

Shockner has closed the distance and engaged California in a clinch.

Shockner pulls guard.
Shockner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shockner is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockner trying to control the position from guard on top but California is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shockner tries to free his leg and advance position but California is retaining full guard.
Shockner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shockner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
California keeping moving, preventing Shockner from controlling successfully.
Shockner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shockner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shockner advances position into side control!
Shockner trying to control the position but California is working away.
California is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
California takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Shockner decides to stand back up. Shockner steps back and let's California get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Shockner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shockner clinches up with California and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shockner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A body shot lands from Shockner.

Shockner jumps guard.
Shockner working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sladen Shockner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando California's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Shockner throws a leg kick which misses California's front leg but catches the back leg as California tries to avoid it.
Shockner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shockner throws a series of strikes that have California backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Shockner.
Shockner tries to clinch but California moves out of range.

Shockner moves into range and clinches up with California.
Shockner scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shockner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shockner breaks from the clinch.
Shockner lands a high kick!
Shockner works the jab nicely.
Shockner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by California.
Shockner looks to land a combination. California sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Shockner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

California actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shockner trying to control from half guard but California is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
California misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shockner passes the guard and advances to mount!
California can't escape the position.
Shockner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shockner blocks California's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shockner trying to control but California is having none of it.
California is desperately trying to improve his position but Shockner has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shockner lands a big shot there that rocks California but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shockner wants to control the pace but California is squirming around nicely.
Shockner controlling his opponent.
California is looking to improve his position but Shockner isn't that keen on the idea.
Shockner is landing with some decent strikes but California is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
California is trying desperately to improve position.
Shockner tries to control but California wriggling away.
Sladen Shockner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control California kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
California is desperately trying to improve his position but Shockner has a good base and remains in mount.
California takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
California is looking to improve his position but Shockner isn't that keen on the idea.
Shockner tries to control but California wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Shockner.
Shockner trying to control but California is having none of it.
California is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
California tries to hold on but Shockner pushes him away.
California is trying to stand.
The referee warns California that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
California is in all sorts of trouble here.
California is working hard here to advance position.
Sladen Shockner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shockner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orlando California has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shockner wants to control the pace but California is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sladen Shockner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shockner 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sladen Shockner!