PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fitch Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banuro Secundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes into the arena with Bump N Grind blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shields
vs
Secundo

192 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fitch Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banuro Secundo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Secundo which made him look bad.
Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Secundo misses with a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Secundo has eaten all the pies!
Shields avoids the head kick by Secundo.
Shields avoids the head kick by Secundo.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Secundo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Secundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses.
Banuro Secundo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Secundo pushes him off.
Secundo throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.
Secundo looks winded!
Shields lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secundo circles away quickly and effectively.
Secundo tries a head kick but it misses.
Secundo slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Secundo.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secundo keeps the fight on the outside.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses.
Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Secundo tries a head kick but it misses.

Shields looking to score a takedown here. Secundo is defending well but Shields drives through and ends up in Secundo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shields sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Secundo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shields is controlling him.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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!

Fitch Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields takes a swing at Secundo's ribcage but misses.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields wants to clinch up but Secundo keeps it at a distance.
Secundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banuro Secundo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Secundo tries a head kick but it misses.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Secundo throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.

Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Secundo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Secundo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shields seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Secundo for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fitch Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Secundo throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shields throws a lazy right hand but Secundo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Secundo.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Secundo throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Secundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shields is taking a breather. Secundo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fitch Shields.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Secundo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Secundo.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Secundo is breathing heavily.
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Secundo misses with a head kick.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secundo throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.

Shields shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Secundo is trying to defend but Shields finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shields content to control rather than advance.
Shields's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fitch Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields misses with a hook. Secundo ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Banuro Secundo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Secundo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Fitch Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields avoids the head kick by Secundo.

Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but Secundo defends it.
Shields slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Secundo tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Fitch Shields wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Secundo misses with a head kick.

Secundo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shields is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fitch Shields.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shields instigates a clinch.
Shields tries for a takedown but Secundo manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fitch Shields dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Secundo throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Secundo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secundo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields blocks a head kick by Secundo.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Secundo tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Shields looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Secundo!
Secundo seems a little lost for a moment, as Shields dominates the positioning.
Secundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Secundo wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields 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.
Secundo wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fitch Shields just wasn't active enough.

Shields gets the takedown into side control.
Secundo is being controlled here.
Shields has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fitch Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fitch Shields wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Secundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Secundo's half guard.
Shields controlling the action here.
Secundo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Secundo won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Shields stalling.
Shields frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Shields won't let Secundo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shields controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Secundo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shields controlling from mount.
Fitch Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitch Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Secundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shields drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shields controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fitch Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shields, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fitch Shields!
Fitch Shields bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.