PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Drummond (ranked 24529 p4p, 5608 weight class) and Mi Shin Ii (ranked 749 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermaine Drummond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drummond
vs
Shin Ii

192 cm
24
180
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
170
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mi Shin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Drummond gets double underhooks and turns Shin Ii into the cage.
Drummond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drummond misses with a head kick.
And Shin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Drummond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shin Ii has a takedown stuffed.

Drummond moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Drummond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Drummond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drummond closes the distance and clinches.

Drummond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shin Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drummond.
Drummond pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shin Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drummond, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Drummond to work.

Drummond manages to break the clinch.
Drummond throws a head kick but Shin Ii moves out of range.

Shin Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drummond sprawls well initially but Shin Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shin Ii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drummond is looking to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shin Ii is taking a breather. Drummond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shin Ii works his foot free and advances to mount.
My spies in Hotrod Express MMA Training inform me that Shin Ii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin Ii content just to control the position here.
Drummond tries to buck Shin Ii off but he can't manage it.
Shin Ii controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin Ii won't let Drummond get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Shin Ii is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drummond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drummond shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin Ii content just to control the position here.
Drummond wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin Ii controlling the pace for now.
Drummond is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shin Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drummond wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mi Shin Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shin Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drummond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shin Ii somewhat.
Drummond leaves Shin Ii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shin Ii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrummond.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Shin Ii moves out of range easily.
Shin Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drummond.
Drummond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Shin Ii moves out of range easily.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Shin Ii moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jermaine Drummond is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drummond.

Shin Ii is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shin Ii fails with the takedown
and Drummond counters with a hugh head kick that removes Shin Ii from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jermaine Drummond!