PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cajetan Shashi (ranked 5573 p4p, 473 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 4235 p4p, 426 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Johnny Vegas has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Shashi
vs
Vegas

185 cm
29
169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
34
170 lbs
12 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
As Vegas looks to move away, Shashi throws a big counter combo but Vegas just gets out of the way.

Shashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Shashi prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Shashi throws a strike but Vegas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.

Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shashi trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shashi advances position into side control!
Vegas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shashi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vegas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Vegas looking for submissions off his back.
Shashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vegas is looking to improve his position.
Vegas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Shashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vegas defends it well.
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas wants to improve his position but Shashi is controlling well.

Shashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shashi.

Shashi is working for a submission of some sort.

Vegas actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vegas punching from the bottom.
Vegas wants to control but Shashi is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shashi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Shashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi connects with a right hand. Vegas shakes it off.
Shashi misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vegas lands a two punch combo.

Shashi rushes Vegas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Shashi manages to get underhooks.
Shashi being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is trying to break free.
Vegas throws an elbow that misses.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shashi to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi slowing the pace effectively.

Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
Shashi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Shashi moves out of range.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas thows a body kick. Shashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vegas feints the counter takedown.
Vegas throws out a powerful jab.

Shashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Shashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shashi has managed to get both his arms back between Vegas's legs - danger averted.
Shashi passes Vegas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas moves into full guard.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shashi is one step ahead there.

Vegas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vegas striking from the bottom here.
Cajetan Shashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Vegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shashi preventing the sweep.
Shashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas stalks Shashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shashi's face. Shashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shashi misses the shot to the body.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shashi shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shashi.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajetan Shashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas moves out of range as Shashi strikes.
Shashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegas swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas tries a low kick but Shashi avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shashi fails with a takedown attempt.
And Vegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Shashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shashi scores with a body shot.

Shashi moves into the clinch.
Vegas taking a breather.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shashi.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Shashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vegas is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is looking to control Vegas's arms but Vegas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shashi has his back to the cage.
Vegas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas misses with a body punch.

Vegas manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shashi has a takedown stuffed.
Vegas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Shashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas wants to counter with a clinch but Shashi pushes him away.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shashi misses the target.
Vegas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shashi throws a head kick that Vegas semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Shashi.
Shashi avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Shashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajetan Shashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi connects with a high kick.
Vegas lands a head kick. Shashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vegas scores with a head kick.
Shashi is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Shashi moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shashi misses with a head kick.
Shashi is looking to wear down Vegas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegas stuffs the takedown attempt from Shashi. Shashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shashi lands with a nice combination. Vegas backs away looking to recover.
Vegas throws a right hand that Shashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shashi also avoids with ease.
Shashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shashi shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Shashi fails to land the takedown.
Vegas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shashi does no damage.
Shashi shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Shashi avoids nicely.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shashi circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Shashi moves out of range easily.

Shashi gets caught napping as Vegas dives in and scores a takedown. Shashi manages to retain guard.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard.

Shashi throws a sloppy strike and Vegas has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shashi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vegas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Vegas!
A very excited looking Johnny Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.