PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shaw (ranked 23172 p4p, 24317 weight class) and Xavier DeJesus (ranked 638 p4p, 595 weight class). DeJesus has chosen Fond my mind as his entrance music. 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
DeJesus

167 cm
25
267
0 - 2 - 0

164 cm
25
210
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
Shaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeJesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeJesus! But no joy.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

DeJesus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and DeJesus finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Shaw pushes DeJesus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw fails with the takedown

and DeJesus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shaw tries to pull guard but DeJesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.

DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
DeJesus keeps the fight on the outside.

DeJesus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.

DeJesus gets to his feet. Shaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeJesus paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus scoring with punches to the head and body.

DeJesus stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeJesus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeJesus counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus avoids the head kick by Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
DeJesus lands a right hook to the body.

DeJesus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from DeJesus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to roll over but DeJesus keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeJesus in particular looking to stall.
DeJesus lands with a punch from half guard.

DeJesus stands up out of the half guard.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - DeJesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus throws a head kick that Shaw semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to clinch but DeJesus moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeJesus - the referee stops the clock and Shaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeJesus. Shaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting DeJesus counter with a right hand.
Kevin Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
DeJesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

DeJesus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeJesus cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier DeJesus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaw with a body shot.
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeJesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
DeJesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeJesus is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeJesus counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeJesus looks to land a combination. Shaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

DeJesus forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.

DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but DeJesus pushes him off.
Shaw shoots and misses

and DeJesus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeJesus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shaw taking shots to the head.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xavier DeJesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeJesus controlling from mount.
DeJesus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeJesus controlling his opponent.
DeJesus lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Shaw as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeJesus!
DeJesus lands a shot to the body.
DeJesus lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shaw.
Shaw is trying to remain composed but DeJesus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Shaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaw tries to escape but DeJesus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeJesus controls the action.

DeJesus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier DeJesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

DeJesus scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaw thumps DeJesus with a low kick.
Shaw shoots and misses
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw swings for the body but DeJesus moves out of range.
Shaw is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeJesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeJesus works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
DeJesus clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeJesus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeJesus lands with a nice body kick.

Shaw tries to sprawl but DeJesus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to hold on to DeJesus's head to control him but DeJesus postures up.

DeJesus stands up from half guard.
Nice shot lands for DeJesus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaw gets caught flat footed, as DeJesus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw working a defensive guard but DeJesus manages to pass into side control anyway.

DeJesus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DeJesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeJesus.
DeJesus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shaw back to the cage. DeJesus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
DeJesus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from DeJesus finds it's target.
DeJesus lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.

DeJesus looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but DeJesus drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.

DeJesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeJesus lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeJesus lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
DeJesus swinging wildly here.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xavier DeJesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from DeJesus.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier DeJesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeJesus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier DeJesus!
Xavier DeJesus made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'YESSIR, VIVA LA MEXICO'.