PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kobi Shelton (ranked 826 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1594 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shelton
vs
Delisle

158 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
144 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobi Shelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton misses the shot to the body.
Shelton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Shelton throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle wants to counter the offense by Shelton and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delisle was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelton.
Delisle leaves Shelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delisle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Delisle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shelton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelton looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
A cross from Shelton lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Delisle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelton is trying to defend but Delisle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delisle jumps into side control!

Delisle tries for a kimura but Shelton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle works to advance to full mount. Shelton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Delisle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shelton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses.

Delisle is looking for a triangle but Shelton pushes his legs off easily.
Shelton works over Delisle with some ground and pound from guard.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelton throwing strikes but missing.

Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelton stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Shelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Delisle has wrist control.
Shelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delisle wants to control but Shelton postures up.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle is pressing down on Shelton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Delisle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shelton rolls with it to try and escape but Delisle cranks on the arm and Shelton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.