PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shileds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shileds comes to the cage accompanied by Remeber the Name. Jack Shileds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shileds
vs
Hendricks

181 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Hopkins Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shileds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shileds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Shileds misses.
Shileds doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shileds is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Shileds dodges it nicely.
Hendricks is trying to control. Shileds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Shileds's temple.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Shileds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks controlling the action here.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Shileds's head.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hendricks content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
Shileds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shileds taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks working over Shileds with some ground and pound. Shileds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hendricks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shileds!
Hendricks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hendricks with a couple of short strikes.
Shileds is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shileds?
Hendricks breaks from Shileds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hendricks wants to control but instead Shileds manages to regain half guard.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Hendricks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hendricks is looking to stall here but Shileds recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Hendricks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hendricks dives in and grabs Shileds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shileds pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.

Hendricks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hendricks passes Shileds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Shileds dodges it nicely.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shileds is not content to let Hendricks control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Shileds's hands, connecting with Shileds's forehead.
Shileds is in trouble now - Hendricks has advanced to mount!
Hendricks landing strikes from the mount.
Hendricks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shileds hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shileds taking shots to the head.
Hendricks wants to control the pace but Shileds is squirming around nicely.
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!
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
Hendricks controlling his opponent.
Hendricks landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Shileds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendricks tries to control but Shileds wriggling away.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hendricks controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shileds is looking to get to half guard.
Hendricks breaks from Shileds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Shileds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendricks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Shileds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendricks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shileds is trying to defend but Hendricks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.

Shileds is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Shileds's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Shileds's head.
Shileds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shileds taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Shileds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks stalling.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shileds is in trouble now - Hendricks has advanced to mount!
Hendricks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Hendricks! That's really hurt Shileds and he's turned his back - Hendricks keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hendricks jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hopkins Athletics logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.