PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Shultz (ranked 6338 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 6233 p4p, 0 weight class). Shultz comes to the cage accompanied by Marshmello - Alone. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shultz
vs
Armstrong

153 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Shultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a looping right hand.
Armstrong misses the jab.

Shultz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shultz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shultz drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Shultz is controlling well.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Shultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.

Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz really is a fat lump.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Shultz pushes his legs off easily.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.
Shultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz preventing the sweep.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Shultz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shultz drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.

Armstrong has his foot on Shultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Shultz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Shultz defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
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!

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.

Shultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Shultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shultz has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Shultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shultz landing with the ground and pound.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Shultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Shultz in his half guard.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Shultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Armstrong swings for the body but Shultz moves out of range.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Shultz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shultz grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shultz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shultz pulls his head out easily.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shultz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shultz lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Shultz's head to control him but Shultz postures up.
Shultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shultz pulls his head out easily.
Shultz lands with a punch from half guard.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shultz working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Shultz there.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shultz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shultz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Shultz.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Shultz controlling him for the moment.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jon Shultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Shultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shultz has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.

Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Shultz pushes his legs off easily.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Shultz defends easily.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shultz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tim Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Shultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shultz, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jon Shultz!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jon Shultz!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jon Shultz!

Jon Shultz wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Shultz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.