PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon comes to the cage accompanied by Salmon Song. Recksun has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Hugh Recksun will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sheldon
vs
Recksun

175 cm
25
141 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

190 cm
41
255 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Cynical Truth (steel penn)

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recksun closes the distance and clinches up with Sheldon, looking for a takedown. Recksun pushes Sheldon against the cage but Sheldon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Recksun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Recksun shoots in for a double leg but Sheldon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Recksun scores with a head kick. Sheldon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Recksun throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Sheldon counters by clinching up.
Recksun has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Recksun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheldon's efforts to push away.

Recksun jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sheldon trying to control but Recksun is working from the bottom.
Sheldon postures up in Recksun's guard and throws a big left but Recksun blocks it.
Sheldon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon forces his way into half guard.
Recksun tries to kick Sheldon off but Sheldon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sheldon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Recksun is trying to stand back up but Sheldon is controlling him
Sheldon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sheldon tries to pass to full mount but Recksun defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheldon slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dontae Sheldon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Recksun.
Recksun dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheldon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Recksun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Recksun with that takedown attempt.
Recksun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Recksun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun misses the body punch

and Sheldon counters by moving into the clinch.
Sheldon is looking to break free of the clinch but Recksun has double underhooks.
Recksun tries to pull guard but Sheldon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Recksun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheldon working hard to break the clinch.

Recksun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Recksun looks for the body kick but Sheldon saw that one coming.
Recksun misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Recksun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sheldon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Recksun breaks the clinch.
Recksun misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Recksun forces Sheldon back against the cage and clinches.
Sheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Recksun throws a front kick that sends Sheldon stumbling back into the cage.
Recksun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheldon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Recksun shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheldon tries to sprawl out of it but Recksun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheldon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recksun dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheldon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Recksun looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Recksun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Recksun shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheldon tries to sprawl out of it but Recksun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheldon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Recksun dominated that round.
That's time! Sheldon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Recksun throws a right hand that misses

and Sheldon moves into the clinch.

Recksun manages to break the clinch.
Recksun throws the left hand but Sheldon avoids the punch easily.
Recksun misses with a hook

and Sheldon moves into the clinch.
Sheldon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Recksun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Recksun shoots in but Sheldon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Recksun moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Recksun clinches.

Recksun breaks the clinch.

Recksun closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Recksun breaks the clinch.
Sheldon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Recksun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sheldon scrambles back to his feet.
Recksun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Recksun misses with the combination.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun throws a sloppy head kick and Sheldon moves out of range easily.
Sheldon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Recksun.
Recksun is breathing heavily.
Recksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Recksun misses with a double jab

and Sheldon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun is trying to break free.
Recksun has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Recksun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.

Recksun breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Recksun.
Recksun throws a nice looking combination but Sheldon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recksun misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Recksun.
Recksun shoots in and drives through. Sheldon sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun tries for a takedown but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Recksun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Recksun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sheldon moves into the clinch.
Sheldon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheldon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Recksun keeps control of Sheldon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Recksun is trying to break the clinch but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage.
Sheldon is trying to break the clinch but Recksun has him pressed against the cage.
Recksun tries to break the clinch but Sheldon is controlling the position.
Sheldon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Recksun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Recksun fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Recksun breaks the clinch.
Recksun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheldon is out of range.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Sheldon blocks the low kick.
Recksun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Recksun looks for a takedown but Sheldon sprawls well.
Sheldon defending well as Recksun loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Recksun misses with the combination.
Recksun shoots in but Sheldon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Recksun 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!

Recksun misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Recksun throws the kick towards the body but Sheldon avoids it.
Recksun misses with an uppercut.
Recksun falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sheldon moves into the clinch.

Sheldon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Recksun closes the distance and clinches.
Recksun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheldon is trying to push Recksun away but Recksun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Recksun is trying to pull guard but Sheldon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Recksun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Recksun takes the fight into the clinch.

Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Recksun throws a right and a left that Sheldon avoids nicely.
Recksun misses with a left hand

and Sheldon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Sheldon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Recksun tries to pull guard but Sheldon won't allow it.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Sheldon wants to break free but Recksun has control.

Recksun manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Recksun.
Hugh Recksun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recksun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Recksun misses with a double jab

and Sheldon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheldon.
Recksun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheldon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sheldon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recksun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sheldon has had enough of the clinch but Recksun keeps him there for the moment.
Recksun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheldon's efforts to push away.
Sheldon is trying to force a seperation but Recksun has the dominant position.

Sheldon breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses.

Recksun moves into the clinch.
Sheldon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Recksun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sheldon smiles and moves away.
Recksun throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sheldon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sheldon.
Sheldon tries to circle away but Recksun has him pinned against the cage.

Sheldon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon leaves Recksun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Recksun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Recksun misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Recksun closes the distance and clinches up with Sheldon, looking for a takedown. Recksun pushes Sheldon against the cage but Sheldon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Recksun dives in and grabs Sheldon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheldon pushes down on Recksun's head and hops out.
Recksun throws a right hand that misses

and Sheldon counters by moving into the clinch.
Hugh Recksun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Recksun is trying to push Sheldon away but Sheldon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dontae Sheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Recksun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheldon is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheldon wants to break free but Recksun has control.
Recksun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Recksun's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Recksun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Recksun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Recksun!
Hugh Recksun thanked the fans post fight for their support.