PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stann Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Shannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Shannigan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slaughtered. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Stone
vs
Shannigan

190 cm
23
222 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
213 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing
Australian Xtreme - 159 Video Proof.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stann Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shannigan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shannigan misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone looks to throw a body kick
and Shannigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Shannigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shannigan.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Shannigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Shannigan sees coming a mile off.
Shannigan ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone cracks the inside of Shannigan's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Shannigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shannigan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shannigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stann Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone moves to clinch but Shannigan breaks away
letting Shannigan counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Shannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shannigan with a hook.
Shannigan swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shannigan.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Shannigan misses with a looping right.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Shannigan moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Shannigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Shannigan stuffs the takedown.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to work over Shannigan's front leg with a kick but Shannigan checks it.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shannigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone throws a leg kick but Shannigan moved away.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Shannigan blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Shannigan moves out of range easily.
Stone scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shannigan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Shannigan moves out of range easily.
Shannigan moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Shannigan thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Shannigan counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
Stone fails with the takedown
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Shannigan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shannigan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shannigan throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stann Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone tries for a takedown but Shannigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stone throws a lazy head kick
and Shannigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shannigan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Shannigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Shannigan moved away.
Stone moves forwards but Shannigan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shannigan swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Shannigan throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Shannigan misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stone throws a lazy head kick
letting Shannigan counter with a right hand.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Shannigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Shannigan checks it.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Shannigan to counter with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shannigan.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Shannigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Shannigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Shannigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stann Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannigan throws out the jab.
Shannigan misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a low kick but Shannigan moves out of range easily.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Shannigan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Shannigan. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Shannigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Shannigan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Shannigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shannigan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Shannigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannigan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shannigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Shannigan throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Shannigan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shannigan wants it to stay on the feet.
Shannigan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Shannigan moves out of range easily.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shannigan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Shannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shannigan takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shannigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shannigan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Shannigan cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shannigan throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone slips a straight right by Shannigan.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Shannigan's front leg but catches the back leg as Shannigan tries to avoid it.
Stone closes the distance but Shannigan moves to the side
and Shannigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Shannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone tries to clinch up but Shannigan circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shannigan misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone tries to score with a low kick but Shannigan moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Shannigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Shannigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Stone
letting Shannigan counter with a right hand.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shannigan's sensitive parts.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shannigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Shannigan counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Stone.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Shannigan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
and Shannigan counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Shannigan lands.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shannigan is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Shannigan circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone misses with the body kick
and Shannigan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Shannigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stann Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shannigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone tries to work over Shannigan's front leg with a kick but Shannigan checks it.
Shannigan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone looks to clinch
enabling Shannigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Shannigan misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shannigan counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Stone throws a low kick but Shannigan avoids it.
Shannigan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shannigan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good work by Shannigan as he checks the leg kick.
Stone lands with a kick to the temple. Shannigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shannigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Shannigan fails to land with a series of punches.

Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shannigan did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Shannigan wants to get back to full guard.
Shannigan trying to control but Stone postures up.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Shannigan is defending the position.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Shannigan is working away.
Shannigan trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stone avoids the attempt from Shannigan to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shannigan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shannigan controls the position.
Shannigan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shannigan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to take his opponent's back but Shannigan doesn't allow it.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone fails to take his opponent's back.
Stone moves to back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Shannigan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stone's arms.
Stone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shannigan holding both Stone 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shannigan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stann Stone had his way with Tommy Shannigan in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shannigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shannigan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
Shannigan slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Shannigan blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stann Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Shannigan.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shannigan is able to avoid easily.
Shannigan throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Shannigan misses with a left hand

and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Stann Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shannigan controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shannigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shannigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shannigan trying to control the position.
Stone passes Shannigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tommy Shannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Shannigan defends it.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shannigan keeps working.
Shannigan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shannigan sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shannigan is not content to let Stone control the position.

Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stone is working for a kimura but Shannigan is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stann Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shannigan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shannigan!
Tommy Shannigan is the new light heavyweight champion!