PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soul Shadow (ranked 931 p4p, 118 weight class) and Dohn Jodson (ranked 515 p4p, 62 weight class). Shadow comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow and Soul - Red. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shadow
vs
Jodson

180 cm
21
163 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

160 cm
24
143 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dohn Jodson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Jodson. Beautiful body shot.
Jodson connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow misses with a low kick as Jodson jumps back.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jodson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jodson rushes Shadow and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Shadow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shadow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jodson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Shadow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Jodson stands up and waves to Shadow to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jodson lands a nice hook to Shadow's body. Shadow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jodson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shadow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shadow thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Jab by Jodson.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jodson swings widly with a right hand
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jodson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow is looking to counter punch.
Jodson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shadow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Shadow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jodson misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jodson.
Shadow misses with a body shot
and Jodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Shadow.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Jodson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Shadow defending well as Jodson loads up on a big left hand.

Jodson gets tackled into the cage by Shadow. Shadow maintains the clinch.
Shadow tries to work over Jodson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Jodson on the inside.
Shadow tries a body shot but Jodson blocks it.
Jodson throws a head punch that misses.

Shadow gets control of Jodson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shadow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Shadow working for a triangle but Jodson defends it easily.
Jodson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.

Shadow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jodson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Jodson misses with a body punch.
Jodson pushes Shadow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jodson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shadow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jodson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson leaning against his opponent.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Jodson scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson working aggressively here.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
Jodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jodson.
Jodson misses with some punches.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow tries to work over Jodson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Jodson.
Jodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jodson.
Jodson prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Jodson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
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!
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shadow drops back down to his feet.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jodson to keep the fight standing.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jodson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but Jodson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Jodson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jodson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Jodson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jodson can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Jodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jodson cracks Shadow with a nice body shot.
Jodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Jodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Jodson trying to stall but Shadow improves his position.
Jodson has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Jodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jodson misses with some punches.
Jodson slows down the pace here.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson won't allow it.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jodson.
Jodson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jodson lands a right hand.
Jodson misses with the head strike.
Dohn Jodson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Shadow is rocked!
Jodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dohn Jodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shadow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Shadow settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Jodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Shadow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow scores with a nice right hand.
Shadow with a hook.
Shadow staying out of range there.
Jodson throws a leg kick which misses Shadow's front leg but catches the back leg as Shadow tries to avoid it.
Jodson misses with a leg kick

and Shadow counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jodson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jodson.
Jodson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Jodson prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Shadow tries a body shot but Jodson blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jodson.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a shot to the body.
Jodson scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow pushes Jodson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow jumps guard but Jodson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shadow pulls guard successfully.

Jodson gets to his feet - Shadow follows without any prompting.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jodson. Jodson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jodson.
Shadow throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Shadow only half commits.

Jodson clinches with his opponent.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Jodson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Shadow.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jodson walks away with a smile on his face. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jodson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Jodson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shadow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Jodson lands a big uppercut and Shadow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shadow looks OK. Jodson waves Shadow back to his feet!

Soul Shadow's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jodson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Shadow falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Shadow was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dohn Jodson!