PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daric Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Wasilcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdan Wasilcov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daric Shaw's chin.

Shaw
vs
Wasilcov

180 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Daric Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Wasilcov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasilcov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wasilcov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wasilcov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Wasilcov is controlling well.
Shaw is looking to escape.
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.
Wasilcov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shaw swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasilcov has a good base and remains in mount.

Wasilcov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Shaw shoots and misses

and Wasilcov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Wasilcov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wasilcov wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Wasilcov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bogdan Wasilcov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Wasilcov shoots in.
Shaw leaves Wasilcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daric Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Wasilcov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.

That's four 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.
Wasilcov shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Wasilcov looks gassed!
Shaw wants to clinch.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Wasilcov keeps it at a distance.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasilcov stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Wasilcov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaw keeps Wasilcov at a distance using the push kick.
Wasilcov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wasilcov catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wasilcov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wasilcov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wasilcov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.

Wasilcov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilcov controlling the action here.
Bogdan Wasilcov has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wasilcov has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Wasilcov is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasilcov down to the mat. Wasilcov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Wasilcov or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw which made him look bad.
Wasilcov fails with the takedown.
Daric Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wasilcov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wasilcov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daric Shaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wasilcov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wasilcov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Wasilcov looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaw defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wasilcov avoids the attempt from Shaw to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Wasilcov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wasilcov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaw is trying to defend but Wasilcov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
Wasilcov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wasilcov content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wasilcov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wasilcov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shaw to take his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Wasilcov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shaw trying to control but not successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaw is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wasilcov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wasilcov shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wasilcov misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wasilcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Daric Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Wasilcov fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wasilcov gets the takedown into side control.
Shaw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Wasilcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daric Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wasilcov passes into side control, despite Shaw's attempt to control the position.
Bogdan Wasilcov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wasilcov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Wasilcov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wasilcov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Wasilcov!