PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wascon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wascon comes to the cage accompanied by One Better. Phil Wascon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Wascon
vs
Shadow

175 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

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Counter striker
Big heart

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Brawler
Intelligent

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Wascon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wascon is fending him off so far but Shadow persists. Nope, Wascon circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wascon as he avoids it easily.
Phil Wascon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Shadow.
Wascon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shadow.
Shadow tries to clinch but Wascon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Shadow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wascon defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow tries to clinch but Wascon is having none of it.
Danilo Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow looks for a takedown but Wascon sprawls well.
Wascon avoids a kick to the body.
Shadow shoots in for a double leg but Wascon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shadow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shadow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shadow fails with a takedown attempt.

Wascon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shadow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shadow looks gassed!
Shadow can't do much from the bottom here.
Wascon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shadow is looking to reverse the position.
Wascon working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wascon connects with a nice short shot to Shadow's temple.
Shadow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wascon.
Wascon with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wascon scoring with some ground and pound.
Wascon lands a couple of elbows.
Wascon throwing strikes but missing.
Shadow wants to stand and escape but Wascon is having none of it.
Wascon chips away with some ground and pound.
Wascon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wascon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shadow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wascon is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadow has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shadow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Wascon gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wascon thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shadow to regain full guard.

Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shadow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wascon is controlling him.
Wascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wascon wants to pass the guard but Shadow is keeping the position.
Wascon throws a strike but Shadow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wascon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wascon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shadow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wascon's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wascon won't enjoy being in this position. Shadow looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wascon is tapping - it's over boys! Shadow picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Shadow!