PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ver Cingeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shears's choice of entrance music: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cingeto
vs
Shears

185 cm
30
205 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

185 cm
31
221 lbs
21 - 12 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ver Cingeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Billy Shears!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cingeto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Cingeto misses.
Shears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Shears misses.
Cingeto lands a body shot.
Shears scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cingeto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Cingeto misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Shears. No joy for Cingeto on that attempt.
Cingeto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shears.
Shears paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cingeto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cingeto jabs Shears right on the nose. Shears blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cingeto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shears.
Cingeto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cingeto takes a swing at Shears's ribcage but misses.
Shears throws a hook but Cingeto avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shears lands the left hand.
Shears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cingeto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cingeto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shears swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cingeto loads up on a big right hand but Shears slips the punch.
Shears shoots in for a takedown but Cingeto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shears pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shears blocks a jab.
Shears slips a straight right by Cingeto.
Cingeto blocks a jab.
Cingeto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shears pinned against the cage. Shears gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ver Cingeto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cingeto misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto throws a shot from downtown. Shears moves away and avoids it.
Cingeto misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Shears.
Shears looks to throw the jab but Cingeto is out of range.
Cingeto takes one to the side of the head.
Shears looks to land a combination but Cingeto avoids it well.
Shears moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cingeto is defended easily by Shears.
Billy Shears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

Cingeto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shears to the ground. Cingeto is now in Shears's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shears trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shears swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shears wants to improve his position but instead Cingeto has moved into half guard.
Shears tries to roll over but Cingeto keeps him under control.
Shears slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cingeto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shears trying to keep a closed guard but Cingeto is proving a slippery customer.

Shears working for a triangle but Cingeto defends it easily.

Shears has his foot on Cingeto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cingeto works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cingeto trying to control the position from guard on top but Shears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shears is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cingeto trying to control but Shears is working from the bottom.

Shears had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cingeto defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cingeto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Shears will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cingeto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shears lands with a shot to the body.
Shears slips a jab from Cingeto.
Cingeto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shears.
Shears throws the left hand but Cingeto avoids the punch easily.
Cingeto throws a jab when Shears was well out of range.
Shears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cingeto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shears pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Nice combo by Cingeto! Oh, that's hurt him - Shears falls to the canvas and Cingeto follows him into side control.

It looks like Billy Shears has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cingeto controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cingeto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Shears is rocked!
Shears wants to control but Cingeto postures up.
Cingeto is working Shears over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shears is still in real trouble! Can Cingeto finish him?

Cingeto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears is not content to let Cingeto control the position.
Shears wants to control but Cingeto postures up.
Shears seems to have recovered his senses.
Shears is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Cingeto is trying to get an arm triangle but Shears is defending well.

Cingeto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shears, who protects the arm well.
Shears tries to improve position but can't.
Shears can't do much from the bottom here.
Cingeto cracks Shears with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto landing strikes.
Cingeto trying to control the action but Shears is working from the bottom.
Cingeto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cingeto is working Shears over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cingeto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shears tries to bench press Cingeto off him but Cingeto keeps the position.
Cingeto lands an elbow.
Cingeto working away.
Cingeto scoring with punches and elbows.
Shears wants to control but Cingeto postures up.
Cingeto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shears down.

Cingeto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears can't do much from the bottom here.

Cingeto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Cingeto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shears is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shears tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cingeto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cingeto is thwarting Shears's attempts to control the position.

Cingeto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shears.
Shears wants to control but Cingeto postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shears is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shears is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ver Cingeto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Shears's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cingeto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shears moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shears misses with a double jab
and Cingeto counters with a straight right hand.
Cingeto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cingeto drops his hands momentarily and Shears takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cingeto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shears.
Cingeto dodges the punch combination from Shears.
Shears misses with an uppercut.
Cingeto throws a right hand that Shears ducks under and follows up with a left that Shears also avoids with ease.
Cingeto lands with a hook. Shears tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cingeto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shears as he jumps to the side.
Shears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cingeto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cingeto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shears was well out of range. Poor timing from Cingeto.
Ver Cingeto is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Shears misses.
Cingeto needs to keep his hands up - Shears had a free shot at his head there.
Cingeto stuffs the takedown attempt from Shears. Shears gets slowly back to his feet.
Cingeto digs a good hook to Shears's body.
Shears takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shears takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shears swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cingeto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cingeto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shears moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cingeto gets the takedown into side control.
Cingeto landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cingeto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shears has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cingeto working the ground and pound.
Cingeto scoring with punches and elbows.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shears has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shears manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cingeto's best efforts.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shears defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears tries to roll over but Cingeto keeps him under control.
Cingeto is keen to just control but Shears is a slippery customer.
Shears tries to get to full guard but Cingeto has control of the leg.
Cingeto is keen to just control but Shears is a slippery customer.

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

Shears is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cingeto pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cingeto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shears is trying is best to control the position here.
Cingeto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shears's head.
Shears trying to hold on to Cingeto's head to control him but Cingeto postures up.

Cingeto is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cingeto is looking to take a break and control but Shears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ver Cingeto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cingeto 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ver Cingeto!
A victorious Ver Cingeto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.