PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shipwreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Shipwreck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shipwreck
vs
Kent

175 cm
26
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

162 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Shipwreck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent missing with a left hand there. Shipwreck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent clobbers Shipwreck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Mike Shipwreck has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kent darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kent misses with a hook.
Shipwreck misses with a takedown attempt

and Kent moves into the clinch.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kent manages to break the clinch.
Shipwreck doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kent.

Shipwreck working for a triangle but Kent defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shipwreck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kent defends it easily.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shipwreck swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shipwreck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shipwreck wants to sweep here but Kent controlling him for the moment.
Shipwreck 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.
Shipwreck keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Shipwreck keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.

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

Shipwreck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in North Gym inform me that Kent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kent won't allow Shipwreck to sweep him here.
Kent wants to control from the top but Shipwreck keeps moving.
Shipwreck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kent passes Shipwreck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kent wants to take a breather but Shipwreck is having none of it.
Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shipwreck's head.
Shipwreck tries to get to full guard but Kent has control of the leg.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shipwreck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shipwreck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shipwreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kent.
Kent uses his free foot to push down on Shipwreck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shipwreck.
Kent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kent controlling the pace for now.
Kent looking to control but Shipwreck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kent working for a guillotine from mount but Shipwreck is in no mood to give up.
Shipwreck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kent.
Shipwreck tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipwreck stops Kent from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shipwreck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kent prevents Shipwreck from getting the reversal.
Kent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kent stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shipwreck with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shipwreck's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shipwreck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shipwreck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kent is aware though and is defending well.
Kent forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kent seems content to control.
Kent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipwreck!
Kent throwing strikes here but Shipwreck is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent looking to finish with strikes here!
Shipwreck is squirming around, avoiding Kent's attempts to control the action.

Kent looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kent wants to control the pace but Shipwreck is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shipwreck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shipwreck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
Kent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shipwreck.

Kent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shipwreck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kent gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kent breaks the clinch.

Kent moves into the clinch.
Kent misses with a body punch.
Shipwreck is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shipwreck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent has a couple of punches blocked by Shipwreck.
Shipwreck is trying to drag Kent to the mat but Kent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kent misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipwreck can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Kent.
Kent tries to work over Shipwreck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shipwreck tries for a takedown but Kent manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Kent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kent lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shipwreck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kent controls the pace.
Kent is continuing to stall.
Kent postures up in Shipwreck's guard and throws a big left but Shipwreck blocks it.
Kent is looking to work some ground and pound but Shipwreck has wrist control.
Shipwreck keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.

Kent is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipwreck is keeping the position for now.

Kent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipwreck is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipwreck can't keep his opponent in guard - Kent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Shipwreck looking for submissions off his back.

Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shipwreck has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shipwreck defends it well.
Kent wants to pass to mount but Shipwreck is defending the position.

Shipwreck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kent pulls his head out easily.
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipwreck!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent throwing strikes here but Shipwreck is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kent controlling from mount.
Shipwreck is looking to improve his position but Kent isn't that keen on the idea.

Kent stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Shipwreck has his takedown stuffed

and Kent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shipwreck defends it well.
Kent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kent is looking for a kimura but Shipwreck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kent to get the leverage.
Kent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shipwreck defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kent is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kent trying to control the action but Shipwreck is working from the bottom.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shipwreck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kent pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shipwreck looking for submissions off his back.
Kent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipwreck wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Shipwreck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kent misses with a head kick.
Shipwreck avoids the head kick by Kent.
Shipwreck with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kent.
Shipwreck is trying to drag Kent to the mat but Kent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipwreck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shipwreck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kent misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kent lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shipwreck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kent.
Shipwreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shipwreck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kent pulls his head out easily.

Shipwreck looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipwreck is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shipwreck actively working from the bottom here.

Kent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Shipwreck actively working from the bottom here.
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipwreck!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shipwreck is looking to escape.
Shipwreck can't escape the position.
Kent working the ground and pound effectively.
Shipwreck working to try and regain half guard.
Kent throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shipwreck because Kent loaded up on that one.
Kent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shipwreck is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent unloading with bombs!
Shipwreck is working to get back to half guard.
Shipwreck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kent prevents Shipwreck from getting the reversal.
Kent moves to back control.
Shipwreck wants to escape the position.

Shipwreck showing good submission defense here.
Kent has the hooks in. Shipwreck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shipwreck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kent's guard. Nice work there by Shipwreck.
Kent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kent trying to control from half guard but Shipwreck is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shipwreck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kent pulls his head out easily.

Shipwreck is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kent is tapping! Great win for Shipwreck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Shipwreck!