PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Shuktov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shuktov
vs
Frye

183 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Shuktov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Frye!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuktov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Shuktov tries for a takedown but Frye circles away easily
and Frye counters with a stiff right hand.
Shuktov with a poor takedown
and Frye counters with a stiff right hand.
Frye throws a head kick but Shuktov moves out of range.

Frye looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shuktov!
Frye misses with a head shot.
Frye looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frye avoids the attempt from Shuktov to control.
Frye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shuktov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shuktov wants to hold on but Frye pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye landing shots from mount.
Frye looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frye lands a heavy elbow.
Frye tries to control but Shuktov wriggling away.
Frye dominating with strikes here.
Frye connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Frye throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shuktov because Frye loaded up on that one.
Shuktov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye trying to control but Shuktov is having none of it.
Shuktov is breathing heavily.
Frye lands a nice shot to the head.
Frye landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frye lands a big elbow.
Frye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shuktov is looking to escape.
Frye landing strikes from the mount.
Frye lands with some strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frye controlling from the full mount.
Frye looking to finish Shuktov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shuktov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shuktov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frye controlling the pace for now.
Frye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shuktov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frye landing punches.
Frye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shuktov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frye is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shuktov hang on?
Frye working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye dominating with strikes here.
Frye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shuktov?
Frye is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frye lands with some strikes.

Shuktov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frye lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Shuktov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frye content just to control the position here.
Shuktov seems to have got his legs back now.
Frye lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frye controlling his opponent.
Frye unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Frye dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Frye gets the takedown into side control.
Frye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shuktov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frye lands a few punches from side control.
Shuktov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frye thows a huge punch but Shuktov dodges it nicely.
Frye trying to control the action but Shuktov is working from the bottom.
Frye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frye is keen to just control but Shuktov is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Frye postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shuktov to stand up.
Frye is looking to clinch but Shuktov is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Shuktov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frye.
Frye lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Frye working for a submission but Shuktov is keeping him at bay.
Frye working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Frye landing shots from mount.
Shuktov is working to get back to half guard.
Frye controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuktov is trying to escape the mount.
Frye with a couple of short strikes.
Frye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shuktov hang on?
Frye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frye lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Frye.
Shuktov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuktov taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuktov tries to reverse the position but Frye maintains control.
Frye dominating with strikes here.
Frye controlling the position easily from mount.
Shuktov wants to hold on but Frye pushes him away.
Shuktov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frye is landing with some decent strikes but Shuktov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frye lands a nice shot to the head.
Frye trying to control but Shuktov is having none of it.
Frye with shots to the head and body - Shuktov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuktov is looking to improve his position but Frye isn't that keen on the idea.

Frye has control of Shuktov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shuktov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Frye postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shuktov looks a forlorn figure.
Frye prevents Shuktov from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Frye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Frye throws a nice looking combination but Shuktov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shuktov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Frye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frye trying to control but Shuktov is working from the bottom.
Frye stands up over Shuktov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shuktov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frye manages to get himself to full guard.
Shuktov is looking to work some ground and pound but Frye has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuktov throws and elbow that misses. Frye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shuktov's guard. Nice move by Frye!
Don Frye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shuktov's head.
Frye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frye lands a nice short elbow.
Shuktov trying to control here.
Frye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frye drops an elbow to the side of Shuktov's head.
Frye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuktov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frye controlling the action here.
Shuktov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frye scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frye is trying to control. Shuktov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frye is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye is looking to advance position but Shuktov won't allow it.
Shuktov tries to roll over but Frye keeps him under control.
Frye wants to pass the guard but Shuktov is defending well.
Frye thows a huge punch but Shuktov dodges it nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shuktov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frye scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frye working over Shuktov with some ground and pound. Shuktov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shuktov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frye is working away from the top position though.

Frye decides to stand and escape the position.

Frye looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shuktov!
Frye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Frye.
Shuktov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frye cracks Shuktov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ivan Shuktov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Frye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frye controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Frye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Frye!