PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 1225 p4p, 58 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2636 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Claudiano
vs
Shot

160 cm
30
143 lbs
12 - 12 - 2

162 cm
33
145 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.

Shot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Claudiano!
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.

Shot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claudiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.

Shot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Claudiano's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shot trying to control the position but Claudiano is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Claudiano tries to buck Shot off but Shot is having none of it.

Shot swings around for an armbar but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shot's guard.

Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shot is trying to control the position but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shot wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Shot is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Shot taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Shot gets back to full guard.

Shot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claudiano is aware though and is defending well.
Claudiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Shot is not content to let Claudiano control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Shot's hands, connecting with Shot's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shot trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Shot wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Claudiano is in close to Shot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano won't allow Shot to sweep him here.

Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Claudiano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Claudiano takes a swing at Shot's ribcage but misses.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Claudiano throws a shot from downtown. Shot moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Shot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claudiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Claudiano ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Claudiano's head but Claudiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano scores with a hook to the body. Shot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Claudiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano lands with a light punch inside.
Claudiano tries to work over Shot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Shot uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Claudiano has hold of one of Shot's legs. Shot is fighting the takedown attempt but Claudiano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Claudiano stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.

Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment.
Shot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shot is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shot lands a couple of elbows.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.

Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano connects with a couple of short punches.

Claudiano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shot has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Claudiano is looking to defend but Shot has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Claudiano! Shot pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Claudiano taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastian Shot!
An out of breath Sebastian Shot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.