PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and XM TFiveHundred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Oneil
vs
TFiveHundred

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

206 cm
18
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, XM TFiveHundred!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil lands with a kick to the temple. TFiveHundred shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
TFiveHundred throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TFiveHundred throws a sloppy head kick

and Oneil counters by clinching up.
TFiveHundred is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oneil is keeping busy.
TFiveHundred is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
TFiveHundred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oneil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
TFiveHundred misses with the head strike.
TFiveHundred is looking to break free of the clinch but Oneil has double underhooks.
Oneil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. TFiveHundred just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Oneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Oneil.
TFiveHundred really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Oneil decides to stand back up.
TFiveHundred misses with a few strikes there.
TFiveHundred throws a head kick that misses

and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. TFiveHundred won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TFiveHundred is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Oneil has just dragged him back down to the mat.
TFiveHundred wants to control but Oneil postures up.
TFiveHundred seems a little lost for a moment, as Oneil dominates the positioning.

Oneil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TFiveHundred knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
TFiveHundred is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on TFiveHundred's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TFiveHundred is trying to escape the position but Oneil is controlling the position.
TFiveHundred is looking to regain half guard here but Oneil keeps moving and retains side control.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
TFiveHundred tries to escape but Oneil is in control.
Oneil is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down TFiveHundred's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oneil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
TFiveHundred is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oneil is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TFiveHundred looks gassed!
Oneil just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TFiveHundred tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oneil working the head with strikes.
TFiveHundred is trying to control Oneil's posture but Oneil avoids it.
TFiveHundred takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oneil gets to mount! TFiveHundred was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oneil tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oneil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oneil prevents TFiveHundred from getting the reversal.
TFiveHundred is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil lands a big shot there that rocks TFiveHundred but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oneil is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. TFiveHundred is in real trouble.
I really don't envy TFiveHundred right now.
TFiveHundred is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
TFiveHundred trying to get back to his feet but Oneil is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oneil controlling the positon.

Oneil is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged TFiveHundred with him. TFiveHundred is trying to defend but Oneil has an arm under the chin now! TFiveHundred grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaq Oneil!