PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 4035 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Gaby Jesus (ranked 264 p4p, 0 weight class). Shihsaidov comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet Connection. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shihsaidov
vs
Jesus

172 cm
20
143
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
131
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaby Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihsaidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jesus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Shihsaidov backs off Jesus throws a huge counter combo but Shihsaidov manages to avoid it all.
Jesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice body shot.
Shihsaidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shihsaidov's waist but Shihsaidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.
Shihsaidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Shihsaidov throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range.

Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Shihsaidov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shihsaidov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shihsaidov trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shihsaidov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov is trying to push Jesus away but Jesus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jesus jumps guard.
Shihsaidov wants to get up but he can't break Jesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shihsaidov prevents Jesus from getting back to his feet.
Shihsaidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shihsaidov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jesus is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shihsaidov stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.
Shihsaidov works over Jesus with some ground and pound from guard.
Shihsaidov trying to move into half guard but instead Jesus has managed to sweep!

Shihsaidov controls Jesus momentarily but Jesus frees himself.
Jesus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shihsaidov tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Jesus tries to advance to mount but Shihsaidov denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Shihsaidov is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jesus wants to control but Shihsaidov is keeping him busy.
Jesus in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Jesus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shihsaidov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shihsaidov keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shihsaidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shihsaidov blocks a head kick by Jesus.
A right-left combo lands from Shihsaidov.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shihsaidov's waist but Shihsaidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tamryn Shihsaidov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jesus misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shihsaidov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaby Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus moves forwards but Shihsaidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shihsaidov lands a right hook to the body.
Shihsaidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shihsaidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jesus.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Shihsaidov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus shoots in and drives through. Shihsaidov sprawls well.

Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shihsaidov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shihsaidov digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
Shihsaidov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Jesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shihsaidov, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shihsaidov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Shihsaidov scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Shihsaidov.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has his takedown stuffed
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shihsaidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shihsaidov is looking to wear down Jesus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jesus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov lands with a nice body punch.
Shihsaidov scores with a nice right hand.
Shihsaidov scores with a shot to the body.
Shihsaidov lands with a nice body punch.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shihsaidov scores with a jab.

Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around?
Shihsaidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shihsaidov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus has Shihsaidov pressed against the cage, preventing Shihsaidov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to stand and escape but Shihsaidov is having none of it.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shihsaidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shihsaidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shihsaidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Shihsaidov won't allow Jesus to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shihsaidov 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tamryn Shihsaidov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Shihsaidov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shihsaidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shihsaidov wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
Shihsaidov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shihsaidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shihsaidov throws a nice looking combination but Jesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shihsaidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Jesus rushes Shihsaidov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus is trying to pull guard but Shihsaidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaby Jesus.
Shihsaidov trying to stall but Jesus improves his position.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Shihsaidov manages to get underhooks.

Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shihsaidov feints a jab promting Jesus to slip. Shihsaidov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jesus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jesus slips a jab and a cross from Shihsaidov.
Jesus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook to the body. Jesus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov stuns Jesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shihsaidov scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jesus dives in for a single leg takedown but Shihsaidov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shihsaidov throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook to the body. Jesus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A combination from Shihsaidov does no damage.
Jesus walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jesus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shihsaidov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jesus.
A counter left hand to the body from Shihsaidov misses its target.
Shihsaidov lands a jab-cross combination.
Shihsaidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shihsaidov misses with the combination.
Shihsaidov stalks Jesus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jesus's face. Jesus staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shihsaidov stuffs the takedown.
Jesus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shihsaidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jesus wants to clinch
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shihsaidov misses with a wild combination.
Shihsaidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gaby Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamryn Shihsaidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shihsaidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamryn Shihsaidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shihsaidov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Tamryn Shihsaidov!

Tamryn Shihsaidov wins by unanimous decision!
Tamryn Shihsaidov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.