PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Crow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shields
vs
Crow

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
282 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Crow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fails to land the takedown.

Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crow is trying to get back to full guard.
Crow trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields is trying to control. Crow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crow wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Crow is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
Shields is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crow gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Crow.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Crow gets a clinch.
Crow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Crow has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shields is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control Crow's posture but Crow avoids it.
Crow slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Shields.
Crow tries to control but Shields wriggling away.
Crow controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Crow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shields throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
Crow stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crow.
Crow tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.

Crow gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Crow manages to retain guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Crow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow trying to control the position.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Crow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow throws a head kick that misses
and Shields counters with a left and a right that stings Crow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow scores with a head kick.

Shields feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Crow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Crow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crow controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.

Crow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.

Shields stands up from Crow's guard - Shields perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Crow stuffs the takedown.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow scores with a head kick. Shields tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shields under the eye.

Crow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crow throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.

Crow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shields sprawls well initially but Crow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crow content to control rather than advance.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shields won't allow Crow to pass to mount.
Shields trying to control but Crow postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.

Crow is working for a kimura but Shields is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.

Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crow controlling from mount.

Crow is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crow off to one side.
Crow has a takedown stuffed.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Crow.
Shields throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow is looking to clinch.

Shields closes the distance and pushes Crow back into the cage.

Shields gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
Shields throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields drops an elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shields is taking a breather. Crow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Crow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mike Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Crow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Crow.
Well Crow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy Crow!