PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sladen Shockner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by Village People - YMCA. Shockner has chosen This is the new shit as his entrance music. Sladen Shockner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur McDermott's chin.

McDermott
vs
Shockner

188 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

205 cm
27
275 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sladen Shockner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott lands with a straight right. Shockner didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Sladen Shockner has been cut.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Shockner tries to clinch
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Shockner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
Shockner falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDermott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott throws a series of punches but Shockner moves out of range.

McDermott catches Shockner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shockner to the canvas!
Shockner keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Shockner working a defensive guard here.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Shockner keeps moving.
McDermott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to stand but Shockner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

McDermott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shockner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDermott has managed to get both his arms back between Shockner's legs - danger averted.

Shockner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDermott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDermott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shockner controlling McDermott's posture.
McDermott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shockner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Shockner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shockner is trying to keep McDermott in close.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Shockner keeps moving.
McDermott is pushing down on Shockner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shockner is fighting to maintain full guard but McDermott has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDermott wants to stand but Shockner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

McDermott decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shockner shoots in and drives through. McDermott sprawls well.
A head kick misses from McDermott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockner darts in trying to clinch
and McDermott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shockner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDermott counters with a one-two to the body.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Shockner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDermott is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shockner tries to clinch

and McDermott lands a stunning uppercut that sends Shockner to the mat!

Shockner is rocked!
Shockner looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott works his way into full mount!
Shockner is trying desperately to improve position.
Shockner wants to control but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott wants to control the pace but Shockner is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shockner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDermott with good strikes from the mount here!
Shockner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDermott is keen to just control but Shockner is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDermott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur McDermott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sladen Shockner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shockner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDermott counters with a three punch combo that has Shockner backing up. Shockner nods at McDermott to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shockner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shockner was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Shockner tests McDermott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shockner with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott lunges at Shockner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shockner's hand.

McDermott catches Shockner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shockner to the canvas!
Shockner is still in real trouble! Can McDermott finish him?

McDermott gets to his feet. Shockner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McDermott drops Shockner with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shockner! McDermott dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Arthur McDermott!