PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Shaw (ranked 4016 p4p, 127 weight class) and Kyle Vluehorn (ranked 4781 p4p, 70 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shaw
vs
Vluehorn

188 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Vluehorn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw avoids the head kick by Vluehorn.

Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw presses Vluehorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vluehorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vluehorn takes a shot to the head.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vluehorn is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Vluehorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shaw prevents Vluehorn from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Vluehorn.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Vluehorn controls the action.
Vluehorn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vluehorn prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Vluehorn is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vluehorn down to the mat. Vluehorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shaw closes the distance and pushes Vluehorn back into the cage.
Shaw is working Vluehorn over against the cage.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Vluehorn.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Vluehorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.

Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vluehorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vluehorn working hard to break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Vluehorn shoots in.

Shaw pushes Vluehorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vluehorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw is working for takedown but Vluehorn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vluehorn can do to turn this around?
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Vluehorn is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Shaw.
Vluehorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vluehorn prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vluehorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Vluehorn manages to pull guard.
Shaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vluehorn keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vluehorn controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyle Vluehorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vluehorn throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.

Shaw forces Vluehorn back against the cage and clinches.

Vluehorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaw throws a strike but Vluehorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shaw keeping moving, preventing Vluehorn from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Vluehorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vluehorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vluehorn is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vluehorn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vluehorn moves away.
Vluehorn has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vluehorn as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vluehorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Shaw drives through and clinches with Vluehorn against the cage.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Tim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Vluehorn's ribs.

Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vluehorn can't break the clinch.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw lands a body punch.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vluehorn with that takedown attempt.
Vluehorn fails with the takedown

and Shaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vluehorn's efforts to push away.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Vluehorn.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
Vluehorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vluehorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vluehorn wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Vluehorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tim Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Vluehorn circles away.
Tim Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
Vluehorn throws a big counter head kick but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vluehorn.

Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.

Vluehorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vluehorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle Vluehorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
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!

Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle Vluehorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vluehorn is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
A victorious Tim Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.