PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sheilds
vs
The Hatchett

178 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hatchett shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheilds tries to sprawl out of it but The Hatchett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheilds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hatchett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheilds counters with a thumping low kick.
Sheilds closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hatchett circles away.
The Hatchett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheilds defends it nicely.
Kevin Sheilds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.

The Hatchett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Hatchett looks gassed!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Hatchett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sheilds!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sheilds is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Hatchett working for a submission but Sheilds is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds gets back to half guard.

The Hatchett wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheilds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sheilds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sheilds looking for submissions off his back.
Sheilds has hold of The Hatchett's hands but The Hatchett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Sheilds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Hatchett wants to take a breather but Sheilds is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheilds works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hatchett trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
Sheilds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Hatchett tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheilds is retaining full guard.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing The Hatchett from controlling successfully.

Sheilds looking for a triangle here. The Hatchett is fighting it but it looks tight! Sheilds pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, The Hatchett is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Sheilds!
A relieved looking Kevin Sheilds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.