PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin White Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Shaforostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaforostov has chosen Let it sleep as his entrance music. Dimitri Shaforostov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

White Jr
vs
Shaforostov

199 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 The Island, Kevin White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitri Shaforostov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaforostov enables White Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaforostov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaforostov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaforostov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

White Jr is pulling down on Shaforostov's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaforostov, at least for the moment.
Shaforostov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shaforostov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Shaforostov is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr controlling the position.
White Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet White Jr, not yet.
White Jr has Shaforostov pulled in close to control his posture.
White Jr working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shaforostov wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaforostov has his takedown stuffed

and White Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White Jr.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Shaforostov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shaforostov drops down looking for an ankle pick but White Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
White Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaforostov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White Jr.
Shaforostov fails to land the takedown.
White Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kevin White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Shaforostov.
Shaforostov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Shaforostov - just one landing.
White Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaforostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White Jr somewhat.

White Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaforostov!
White Jr is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaforostov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
White Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
White Jr working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaforostov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shaforostov trying to control here.
White Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Shaforostov is defending well.
White Jr wants to pass to mount but Shaforostov is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Shaforostov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from White Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaforostov.
Nice sprawl there from White Jr as Shaforostov shoots in.

White Jr closes the distance and clinches.

White Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Shaforostov darts in and clinches White Jr up against the cage.
Shaforostov slows down the pace here.

White Jr manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaforostov.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
White Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaforostov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaforostov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Shaforostov from controlling successfully.
White Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaforostov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Shaforostov.

Shaforostov takes the fight into the clinch.

White Jr manages to break the clinch.
Shaforostov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Shaforostov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Shaforostov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shaforostov tries to clinch but White Jr is having none of it.
Shaforostov tries to clinch but White Jr moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaforostov throws a push kick but White Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Shaforostov tries for a takedown but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kevin White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Shaforostov.
White Jr looks to land a body kick but Shaforostov moved away.
Shaforostov has his takedown stuffed

and White Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaforostov!
White Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White Jr working the strikes but Shaforostov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shaforostov is refusing to be controlled, as White Jr sits in half guard.
White Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shaforostov has one foot on White Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

White Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

White Jr manages to break the clinch.
Shaforostov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White Jr.
Shaforostov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dimitri Shaforostov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shaforostov lands a glancing blow to the side of White Jr's head.
Shaforostov fails to land with a series of punches.
White Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Shaforostov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kevin White Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaforostov connects with a good right hand that stumbles White Jr. White Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaforostov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White Jr leaves Shaforostov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaforostov is trying to push White Jr away but White Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Shaforostov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Shaforostov.

White Jr breaks the clinch.
White Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaforostov counters with a three punch combo that has White Jr backing up. White Jr nods at Shaforostov to acknowledge the strikes.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaforostov sprawls well. Shaforostov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from White Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Shaforostov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from White Jr.
White Jr wants to clinch but Shaforostov slips to the side
and Shaforostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov fails with a takedown attempt.
White Jr fails with the takedown.

White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Shaforostov.
Shaforostov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

White Jr manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shaforostov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
White Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaforostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White Jr somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from White Jr as Shaforostov shoots in.
White Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shaforostov stuffs the takedown attempt from White Jr. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

Shaforostov gets the takedown into side control.

Shaforostov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaforostov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shaforostov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Shaforostov scoring with strikes.
Shaforostov working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov throws an elbow but White Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shaforostov trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
Shaforostov tries to advance to mount but can't.

Shaforostov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaforostov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaforostov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kevin White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Shaforostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaforostov off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Shaforostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaforostov 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Shaforostov!
A victorious Dimitri Shaforostov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.