PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Feldburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vladamir Feldburg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Feldburg
vs
Shields

185 cm
23
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Feldburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Feldburg.
Feldburg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.

Feldburg has taken the fight to the clinch.

Feldburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Feldburg.
Vladamir Feldburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Feldburg shows good takedown defense.
Shields dives in and grabs Feldburg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feldburg pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.

Feldburg instigates a clinch.
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!
Feldburg stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldburg lands a shot to the body.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Feldburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Feldburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Feldburg 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Feldburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feldburg trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Feldburg wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Feldburg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shields being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vladamir Feldburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Feldburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feldburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Feldburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feldburg avoids it really well and circles away.

Feldburg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shields to the ground. Feldburg is now in Shields's guard.
Feldburg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shields keeping full guard, as Feldburg tries to pass.
Feldburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Feldburg wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Feldburg tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Feldburg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shields tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Feldburg wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields working Feldburg over with strikes here.

Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Feldburg is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Shields controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Feldburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Feldburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feldburg tries to get out of the position.
Shields won't let Feldburg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feldburg is looking to get to half guard.
Feldburg is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields looking to finish Feldburg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Feldburg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Feldburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Feldburg.
Vladamir Feldburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Feldburg pinned against the cage. Feldburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladamir Feldburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Feldburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feldburg tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Feldburg as Shields shoots in.

Feldburg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shields wants to control but Feldburg is keeping busy.
Shields regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feldburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Feldburg from controlling successfully.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Feldburg is proving a slippery customer.
Feldburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feldburg stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Feldburg wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Feldburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feldburg after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Feldburg manages to pull guard.
Feldburg wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
Shields wants to control from the top but Feldburg keeps moving.
Shields won't allow Feldburg to sweep him here.
Shields stands and throws Feldburg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Feldburg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feldburg throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shields. What's that going to do exactly?
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields prevents Feldburg from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
Shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shields lands with some strikes.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Feldburg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feldburg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Feldburg looks a forlorn figure.
Shields content just to control the position here.

Shields quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shields but it's paid off an Feldburg is forced to tap! Nice work by Shields.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!