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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Shield (ranked 8201 p4p, 775 weight class) and Dan Thatcher (ranked 4731 p4p, 600 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.
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shield.
Shield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thatcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher controls the position and pulls Shield into his guard.
Thatcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shield throwing strikes but missing.
Shield wants to pass the guard but Thatcher is keeping the position.
Shield pushes down on Thatcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield controlling the action here.
Shield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thatcher wants to control but Shield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thatcher tries to roll over but Shield keeps him under control.
Shield wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield looks to land a strike but Thatcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
Thatcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shield is aware though and is defending well.
Thatcher working for a triangle but Shield defends it easily.
Thatcher looks winded!
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thatcher to the ground. Shield is now in Thatcher's guard.
Shield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield wanted to stand there but Thatcher had control of the position.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shield wants to get up but he can't break Thatcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Thatcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thatcher's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shield defends it easily.
Thatcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thatcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatcher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Shield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shield drives through with a takedown into Thatcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Shield is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Shield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thatcher looking for a guillotine here but Shield defends easily.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield clinches up with Thatcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Shield has Thatcher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thatcher tumbling to the mat - Shield dives into Thatcher's guard.
Shield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thatcher is keeping the position for now.
Shield is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shield 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 Thatcher.
Shield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shield tries to stand but Thatcher is controlling his head.
Shield landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield taking a breather here.
Thatcher is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Shield dominated that second round.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Shield misses with a leg kick
and Thatcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shield is looking for a triangle but Thatcher pushes his legs off easily.
Shield wants to stand and escape but Thatcher is having none of it.
Thatcher has gone for a leg lock! Shield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thatcher's guard.
Shield throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher is trying to keep Shield in close.
Shield wants to control from the top but Thatcher keeps moving.
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thatcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shield has managed to get both his arms back between Thatcher's legs - danger averted.
Shield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shield trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thatcher keeping full guard, as Shield tries to pass.
Thatcher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shield has passed into half guard!
Shield trying to mount his opponent but Thatcher defends it.
Shield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher!
Shield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield controlling his opponent.
Thatcher regains half guard.
Shield tries to stand and escape but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shield slows the pace down in half guard.
Walter Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thatcher is just riding it out for now. Shield eventually gives up the hold.
Shield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dan Thatcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thatcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shield 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Shield!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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