PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmad ShugaR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McCarty
vs
ShugaR

190 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

184 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmad ShugaR!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ShugaR rushes McCarty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ShugaR prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarty looking for a takedown.

ShugaR manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCarty trying to control but ShugaR is working from the bottom.
ShugaR tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarty trying to control the position from guard on top but ShugaR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
ShugaR looking for a sweep. Not yet ShugaR, not yet.
ShugaR is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarty is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon McCarty just wasn't active enough.
McCarty defending well as ShugaR loads up on a big left hand.
McCarty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ShugaR is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
McCarty tries to close the distance and clinch up but ShugaR swats him away and circles back towards the center.

ShugaR clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ShugaR looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ShugaR tries to break the clinch but McCarty is controlling the position.
McCarty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ShugaR pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ShugaR gets underhooks to prevent McCarty's takedown attempt.
McCarty wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarty is trying to drag ShugaR to the mat but ShugaR just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ShugaR prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarty is breathing heavily.

ShugaR breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ShugaR moves to clinch but McCarty breaks away

and McCarty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in ShugaR's guard now.
ShugaR is controlling McCarty's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty stopping the sweep attempt from ShugaR.
McCarty trying to control the position from guard on top but ShugaR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ShugaR uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarty has time to react.
McCarty misses with a takedown attempt - ShugaR sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ShugaR lands a body shot.
A jab from ShugaR misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmad ShugaR dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCarty gets tackled into the cage by ShugaR. ShugaR maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from ShugaR.
McCarty is working for takedown but ShugaR is calmly controlling the position for now.
ShugaR lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCarty or not.
ShugaR lands a right hand.

ShugaR escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ShugaR fails with an attempt to clinch.
ShugaR jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarty ducks under a wild hook from ShugaR.

ShugaR has McCarty up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarty can't get the takedown.

ShugaR manages to pull guard.
ShugaR wants to sweep here but McCarty controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ShugaR has control of McCarty's left arm, preventing McCarty from doing any damage.
ShugaR wants to sweep here but McCarty controlling him for the moment.
ShugaR controlling McCarty's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarty won't allow ShugaR to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ShugaR pulls McCarty in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akhmad ShugaR.
McCarty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ShugaR swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McCarty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ShugaR breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

ShugaR moves into the clinch successfully.

ShugaR jumps guard.
ShugaR has his hands on McCarty's head, controlling the position.
ShugaR is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarty wants to control from the top but ShugaR keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmad ShugaR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

ShugaR moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - ShugaR looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ShugaR moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
McCarty closes this distance looking for a takedown but ShugaR circles away.
ShugaR misses with a shot to the body

and McCarty counters by clinching up.

ShugaR breaks the clinch.
ShugaR misses the body punch

and McCarty counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ShugaR prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarty tries for a takedown but ShugaR manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McCarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ShugaR wants to break free but McCarty has control.
ShugaR lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarty backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ShugaR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarty has him pressed against the cage.

ShugaR escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

ShugaR closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ShugaR gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ShugaR will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarty up against the cage.

ShugaR manages to pull guard.
McCarty trying to control but ShugaR is working from the bottom.
ShugaR looking for a sweep. Not yet ShugaR, not yet.

That's two 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.
McCarty trying to control but ShugaR is working from the bottom.
McCarty preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR pulls McCarty in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Jon McCarty wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McCarty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ShugaR is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarty slips under a jab.
ShugaR misses with a hook. McCarty ducked under it nicely.

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.
ShugaR moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
ShugaR is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
ShugaR wants to clinch up but McCarty keeps it at a distance.
ShugaR tries to clinch

and McCarty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
ShugaR is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarty is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon McCarty.
I think ShugaR has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmad ShugaR!