PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaddy McShaderson (ranked 0 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.

Saidov
vs
McShaderson

179 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aslambek Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaddy McShaderson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McShaderson defends it nicely.
Saidov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saidov shoots for a double leg takedown but McShaderson sprawls well. He's pushed Saidov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Saidov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McShaderson to the mat! McShaderson manages to get full guard.
McShaderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saidov is one step ahead there.
Saidov wants to pass the guard but McShaderson is keeping the position.
Saidov wants to control from the top but McShaderson keeps moving.
McShaderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aslambek Saidov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McShaderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saidov trying to hold on to McShaderson's head to control him but McShaderson postures up.
Well, if McShaderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saidov gets full guard.
Saidov wants to sweep here but McShaderson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShaderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McShaderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saidov controls McShaderson momentarily but McShaderson frees himself.
Saidov trying to strike off his back.

McShaderson stands up and waves to Saidov to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saidov tries for a takedown but McShaderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but McShaderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saidov somewhat.
McShaderson throws a nice head kick!
Saidov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Saidov.
Saidov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McShaderson pinned against the cage. McShaderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McShaderson misses.
Saidov misses with a takedown attempt
and McShaderson counters with a big head kick but Saidov shrugs it off.
McShaderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Saidov tries to sprawl but McShaderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McShaderson is pressing down on Saidov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saidov is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShaderson looks gassed!
Saidov moves into full guard.
Saidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShaderson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaddy McShaderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saidov fails to land the takedown.
Saidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McShaderson avoids it really well and circles away.
McShaderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McShaderson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Saidov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McShaderson's guard.
McShaderson keeping full guard, as Saidov tries to pass.
Saidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShaderson keeping full guard, as Saidov tries to pass.
Saidov being controlled here momentarily.
Saidov won't allow McShaderson to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McShaderson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShaderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saidov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McShaderson has closed the distance and engaged Saidov in a clinch.

McShaderson breaks the clinch.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch but McShaderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saidov shoots and misses

and McShaderson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov wants to control but McShaderson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShaderson working the ground and pound.
Saidov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saidov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McShaderson!
Saidov is landing with some decent strikes but McShaderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saidov blocks McShaderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Saidov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McShaderson turns into him and now he's in Saidov's guard.
McShaderson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShaderson 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.
McShaderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McShaderson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShaderson is bucking up trying to escape but Saidov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aslambek Saidov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Saidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McShaderson throws a right and a left that Saidov avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McShaderson as Saidov shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from McShaderson. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Aslambek Saidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McShaderson has Saidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saidov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McShaderson walks away with a smile on his face. Saidov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McShaderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saidov doesn't manage to clinch there - McShaderson circles away.
Saidov dives in and grabs McShaderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McShaderson pushes down on Saidov's head and hops out.
Saidov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McShaderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McShaderson takes the fight into the clinch.
McShaderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Saidov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

McShaderson breaks the clinch.
McShaderson throws a one two combo.
Saidov fails with the takedown

and McShaderson counters with a single leg into guard. Saidov didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McShaderson controls the pace.
Saidov keeping full guard, as McShaderson tries to pass.
McShaderson stays in close to Saidov's body and controls the position.
Saidov keeping moving, preventing McShaderson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shaddy McShaderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Saidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saidov throws a right and a left that McShaderson avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by McShaderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Saidov which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McShaderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Saidov looking for submissions off his back.
McShaderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saidov wants to improve his position but McShaderson is controlling well.

McShaderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Saidov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Saidov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Saidov stands up and beckons McShaderson to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saidov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McShaderson is staying active underneath Saidov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShaderson wants to control but Saidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McShaderson is not content to let Saidov control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaddy McShaderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McShaderson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaddy McShaderson!