PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Real I Am Going To School You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sho Shinjo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Real I Am Going To School You's chin.

Shinjo
vs
I Am Going To School You

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

150 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

HeavyWeight Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Real I Am Going To School You!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Am Going To School You takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shinjo misses with a double jab.
Shinjo takes a swing at I Am Going To School You's ribcage but misses.
I Am Going To School You 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.
Shinjo lands with a hook. I Am Going To School You tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shinjo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shinjo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
I Am Going To School You shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinjo as he jumps to the side.
Shinjo slaps away a takedown attempt from I Am Going To School You, before circling back to the center of the mat.
I Am Going To School You walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shinjo.
Shinjo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed I Am Going To School You momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shinjo throws an overhand right that lands on I Am Going To School You's shoulder, as I Am Going To School You tries to avoid the shot.
Shinjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo misses the jab.
Shinjo throws a low kick but I Am Going To School You moves out of range easily.

Shinjo gets a clinch.
Shinjo is stalling here.
Shinjo gets underhooks to prevent I Am Going To School You's takedown attempt.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real I Am Going To School You.
I Am Going To School You prevents a body shot from Shinjo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning I Am Going To School You up against the cage.

Shinjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinjo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
I Am Going To School You keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
I Am Going To School You misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shinjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
I Am Going To School You shoots for a takedown but Shinjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I Am Going To School You throws a right hand that Shinjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinjo also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shinjo misses.
Shinjo blocks a low kick nicely.

Shinjo closes the distance and pushes I Am Going To School You back into the cage.
I Am Going To School You blocks a body shot from Shinjo.
Shinjo leaning against his opponent.
Shinjo gets through I Am Going To School You's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - I Am Going To School You has eaten all the pies!
Shinjo tries a body shot but I Am Going To School You blocks it.

Shinjo breaks from the clinch.
Shinjo wants to slow I Am Going To School You down by chopping away at his legs.
Sho Shinjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Am Going To School You looks for a takedown but Shinjo sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but I Am Going To School You was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinjo.
Shinjo takes a swing at I Am Going To School You's ribcage but misses.
Shinjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
I Am Going To School You changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinjo tries to avoid it but I Am Going To School You manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinjo to the ground. Shinjo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shinjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo tries to bum rush I Am Going To School You with a series of wild strikes but I Am Going To School You uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinjo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

I Am Going To School You swings and misses with a hook to the body.
I Am Going To School You shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
I Am Going To School You fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
I Am Going To School You misses with a takedown attempt - Shinjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Shinjo.
Shinjo moves out of range as I Am Going To School You throws a body kick.
Shinjo lands a head kick. I Am Going To School You smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
I Am Going To School You throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shinjo thuds his shin into the meat of I Am Going To School You's side.
Shinjo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
I Am Going To School You shoots in for a takedown but Shinjo shows good takedown defense.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
I Am Going To School You throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
I Am Going To School You dodges the punch combination from Shinjo.
Shinjo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt I Am Going To School You.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo stuffs the takedown attempt from I Am Going To School You. I Am Going To School You gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but I Am Going To School You moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sho Shinjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Am Going To School You avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from I Am Going To School You is defended easily by Shinjo.
I Am Going To School You checks a low kick from Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with an uppercut. I Am Going To School You saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Shinjo. Beautiful body shot.
Shinjo throws a head kick but I Am Going To School You moves out of range.
I Am Going To School You fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinjo throws out a leg kick but I Am Going To School You moves out of range and Shinjo only half commits.
Shinjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo throws a series of strikes that have I Am Going To School You backpedaling.
Shinjo throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Am Going To School You tries for a takedown but Shinjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Shinjo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinjo.
I Am Going To School You on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
I Am Going To School You slips a straight right by Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a series of punches but I Am Going To School You moves out of range.
Shinjo throws a jab when I Am Going To School You was well out of range.
Shinjo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I Am Going To School You slips under a jab.
I Am Going To School You wants to clinch
and Shinjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Shinjo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shinjo misses with a low kick.
Shinjo misses with an uppercut. I Am Going To School You saw that one coming.
Shinjo looks to land a combination but I Am Going To School You avoids it well.
I Am Going To School You shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinjo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing I Am Going To School You's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shinjo throws a solid leg kick but I Am Going To School You takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinjo.

Shinjo pushes I Am Going To School You up against the cage in a clinch.
I Am Going To School You is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shinjo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo gets through I Am Going To School You's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shinjo digs a right hand underneath I Am Going To School You's ribcage. I Am Going To School You let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shinjo is working I Am Going To School You over against the cage.
Shinjo stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo lands with a right to the head.
Shinjo gets underhooks to prevent I Am Going To School You's takedown attempt.
Shinjo lands a left hand that snaps the head of I Am Going To School You backwards.
I Am Going To School You jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinjo walks away with a smile on his face. I Am Going To School You gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real I Am Going To School You.
Shinjo scores with a body shot.
Shinjo misses with a body kick.
Shinjo misses with a leg kick.
I Am Going To School You shoots in but Shinjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
I Am Going To School You moves out of range as Shinjo throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Am Going To School You moves out of range of the body kick from Shinjo.
Shinjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but I Am Going To School You was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinjo.
I Am Going To School You shoots in for a double leg but Shinjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
I Am Going To School You looks for the body kick but Shinjo saw that one coming.
Sho Shinjo is winning the standup battle so far.
I Am Going To School You takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shinjo misses with the combination.
I Am Going To School You dives in and grabs Shinjo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinjo pushes down on I Am Going To School You's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from I Am Going To School You.
A left lands for Shinjo.
An inside leg kick from Shinjo misses.
I Am Going To School You tries for a takedown but Shinjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shinjo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
I Am Going To School You uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a big shot that misses.
Shinjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Am Going To School You can do to turn this around?
Shinjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
I Am Going To School You fails with the takedown
and Shinjo counters with a good, hard body kick but I Am Going To School You shrugs it off.
Sho Shinjo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I Am Going To School You takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shinjo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shinjo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Shinjo scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick there by Shinjo.
Shinjo throws a sloppy head kick and I Am Going To School You moves out of range easily.

Shinjo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with I Am Going To School You, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I Am Going To School You fails to pull guard.
Real I Am Going To School You has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinjo pushes I Am Going To School You back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Shinjo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shinjo 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Shinjo!