PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Camara Shevchenko (ranked 4684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Tas (ranked 4913 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Camara Shevchenko
vs
Tas

180 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentino Camara Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sal Tas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tas tries to keep at a distance but Camara Shevchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tas.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko tries a body shot but Tas blocks it.
Tas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Camara Shevchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tas's elbow.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Tas looking for a takedown.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko on the inside.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko on the inside.
Camara Shevchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara Shevchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko.
A short uppercut from Camara Shevchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Tas manages to break the clinch.

Camara Shevchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tas can't get the takedown.
Valentino Camara Shevchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Tas.
Tas looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Camara Shevchenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a shot to the body.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara Shevchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
A right hand to the body from Camara Shevchenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko cracks Tas with a nice body shot.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko.
A short uppercut from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko on the inside.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a shot to the body.
Camara Shevchenko digs a right hand into Tas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tas's gas tank.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara Shevchenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a shot to the side of Tas's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a light punch inside.
Camara Shevchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko gets through Tas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a light punch inside.
Camara Shevchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Good body shot from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara Shevchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Camara Shevchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Camara Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara Shevchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Camara Shevchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a shot to the side of Tas's head.
A short body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.
Tas takes a shot to the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Camara Shevchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Camara Shevchenko connects with a right hand. Tas shakes it off.
Camara Shevchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara Shevchenko.

Tas clinches up with Camara Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tas can do to turn this around?
Camara Shevchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko lands a right hand.
Camara Shevchenko lands a right hand.
Camara Shevchenko is working Tas over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko is leaning against Tas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara Shevchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Camara Shevchenko.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tas is breathing heavily.
Camara Shevchenko lands a shot to the body.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tas or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch.
Camara Shevchenko is working Tas over against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko digs a right hand into Tas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tas's gas tank.
Good body shot from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara Shevchenko lands a right hand.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara Shevchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tas or not.
Camara Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tas looking to stall.
Camara Shevchenko digs a right hand underneath Tas's ribcage. Tas let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentino Camara Shevchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara Shevchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara Shevchenko gets through Tas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko is working Tas over against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko presses Tas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Camara Shevchenko.
Still in the clinch, Camara Shevchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara Shevchenko pushes Tas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko - that landed with a thud.
Camara Shevchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko is leaning against Tas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara Shevchenko.
A right hand to the body from Camara Shevchenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara Shevchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tas backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Camara Shevchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara Shevchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko digs a right hand into Tas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tas's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara Shevchenko works on Tas's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camara Shevchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Tas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camara Shevchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tas's head.

Camara Shevchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tas, pushing him back against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Camara Shevchenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Camara Shevchenko - just one landing.
Tas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Camara Shevchenko drives through and clinches with Tas against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara Shevchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tas or not.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a shot to the side of Tas's head.
Good body shot from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch.
Tas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Camara Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara Shevchenko presses Tas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara Shevchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara Shevchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Camara Shevchenko.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tas takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara Shevchenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara Shevchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tas or not.
A body shot lands from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a left to the head.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko is leaning against Tas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara Shevchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tass head.
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands a right hand.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara Shevchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara Shevchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara Shevchenko gets through Tas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentino Camara Shevchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camara Shevchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tas's efforts to push away.
Camara Shevchenko presses Tas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara Shevchenko works on Tas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Camara Shevchenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tas tries to break free but Camara Shevchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Camara Shevchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tas wants to get back to striking at distance but Camara Shevchenko won't allow it.
Camara Shevchenko lands a body punch.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Camara Shevchenko.
Camara Shevchenko lands with a left to the head.
Sal Tas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Camara Shevchenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Camara Shevchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camara Shevchenko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Camara Shevchenko!
A less than humble Valentino Camara Shevchenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.