PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourette Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tourette Syndrome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shadows
vs
Syndrome

201 cm
26
174 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

182 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Shadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourette Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shadows.
Syndrome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syndrome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Syndrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadows manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Syndrome.
Syndrome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadows circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Shadows.
Shadows is looking to clinch.
Syndrome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndrome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Syndrome throws a shot from downtown. Shadows moves away and avoids it.
Shadows fails with the takedown.
Shadows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndrome misses with a double jab
and Shadows counters with a series of strikes. Syndrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndrome throws a combination that misses
and Shadows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shadows.
Shadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Syndrome's waist but Syndrome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shadows off to one side.
Shadows misses with a few strikes there.
Syndrome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shadows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndrome throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shadows counters with an outside leg kick.
Syndrome looks gassed!
Syndrome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndrome falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shadows counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Syndrome!

Shadows looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Shadows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Syndrome has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Syndrome!

Shadows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shadows looking for a sweep. Not yet Shadows, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadows is retaining full guard.
Shadows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Syndrome's guard.
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!
Shadows passes Syndrome's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shadows is trying to control. Syndrome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shadows throwing shots but Syndrome is blocking nicely.

Shadows trying to work for an americana but Syndrome has managed to regain full guard.
Syndrome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shadows thows a big elbow that misses.

Shadows has gone for a leg lock! Syndrome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shadows's guard.
Shadows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Syndrome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome stopping the sweep attempt from Shadows.
Syndrome 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.
Shadows keeping moving, preventing Syndrome from controlling successfully.
Syndrome controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syndrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shadows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Shadows has his foot on Syndrome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Syndrome works his way back into a safe position though.

Shadows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndrome defends it easily.
Syndrome slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndrome trying to control the action but Shadows is working from the bottom.
Shadows manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Shadows dominated that round.
That's time! Shadows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Syndrome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shadows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndrome swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Shadows counters by moving into the clinch.
Syndrome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadows.
Shadows fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shadows fails to pull guard.
Syndrome taking a breather.
Syndrome misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Shadows manages to break the clinch.
Shadows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syndrome swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Shadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndrome misses with a combination
and Shadows counters with a three punch combo that has Syndrome backing up. Syndrome nods at Shadows to acknowledge the strikes.
Shadows is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Syndrome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shadows counters with a series of strikes. Syndrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndrome misses with a combination
and Shadows counters with a nice body shot.
Syndrome is breathing heavily.
Shadows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shadows moves into the clinch.
Syndrome lands a body shot.
Syndrome gets through Shadows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shadows swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndrome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndrome is looking to control Shadows's arms but Shadows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syndrome has his back to the cage.
Shadows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Syndrome smiles and moves away.
Syndrome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shadows counters with a series of strikes. Syndrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndrome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Shadows clinches up with Syndrome and pushes him back against the cage.
Shadows fails to pull guard.
Shadows blocking some punches.

Shadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shadows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Max Shadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndrome throws a combination that misses
and Shadows counters with a series of strikes. Syndrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shadows scores with a one two! Syndrome had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tourette Syndrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tourette Syndrome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndrome punishes Shadows's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Shadows.
A right-left combo lands from Shadows.
Syndrome misses the body punch

and Shadows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shadows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadows wants to pass the guard but Syndrome is keeping the position.
Shadows passes into half guard.
Syndrome is looking to control Shadows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Syndrome avoid being mounted?
Syndrome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadows.
Syndrome on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Shadows is trying to work for a kimura but Syndrome is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadows prevents Syndrome from improving his position.
Shadows wants to pass to mount but Syndrome is defending the position.

Shadows is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Syndrome as he works his way to full guard.

Shadows is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Syndrome is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Syndrome has escaped and now he's on top!
Shadows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syndrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadows is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadows keeping moving, preventing Syndrome from controlling successfully.

Shadows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndrome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndrome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shadows really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syndrome wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.

Shadows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syndrome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Syndrome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shadows has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Syndrome is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shadows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Shadows dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Syndrome misses with a shot to the body
and Shadows counters with a series of strikes. Syndrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndrome throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shadows counters with a nice double leg into side control. Syndrome won't be happy with that.
Shadows throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Shadows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndrome, who protects the arm well.
Shadows is looking to take a break and control but Syndrome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Shadows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndrome, who protects the arm well.
Syndrome wants to control but Shadows postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome keeping his opponent close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Syndrome misses with a combination
and Shadows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shadows shoots in but Syndrome avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Syndrome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shadows.
Syndrome falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shadows counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Syndrome!
Syndrome wants to hold on but Shadows pushes him away.

Shadows moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Syndrome has worked his arm free - good work by Syndrome!

Shadows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Max Shadows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndrome keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Syndrome's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shadows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndrome keeps working.
Syndrome is looking for a sweep.
Syndrome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shadows staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome can't do much from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Syndrome throws a combination that misses
enabling Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
Tourette Syndrome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndrome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shadows counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Shadows.
Shadows with a hook.
Max Shadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndrome misses with a combination
and Shadows counters with a two punch combo.
Syndrome keeps the fight on the outside.

Shadows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadows trying to control but Syndrome is working from the bottom.
Shadows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Syndrome keeping moving, preventing Shadows from controlling successfully.
Syndrome can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shadows controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Shadows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shadows has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Shadows!