PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DATU I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sherk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghost K- Stop. DATU I told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sherk
vs
I

181 cm
21
148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DATU I !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sherk manages to avoid it.
I fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sherk throws a hook to the side of I 's head but I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sherk throws an overhand right that lands on I 's shoulder, as I tries to avoid the shot.
Sherk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sherk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sherk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sherk misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sherk. No joy for I on that attempt.
Sean Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sherk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
I misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sherk throws a series of punches but I moves out of range.
Sherk throws a hook but I blocks it.
Sherk jabs at I 's body.
Sherk misses with an uppercut. I saw that one coming.
I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
I fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sean Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DATU I .
I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sherk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
Sherk lands a two punch combo.
Sherk throws an overhand right that lands on I 's shoulder, as I tries to avoid the shot.

I shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. I showed some decent athleticism there.
I throwing shots but Sherk is blocking nicely.
I throwing shots but Sherk is blocking nicely.
Sherk is refusing to be controlled, as I sits in half guard.
I thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I thows a huge punch but Sherk dodges it nicely.
Sherk pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
Sherk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for I on the ground.
I wants to control but Sherk is keeping him busy.
I is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sherk blocking the ground and pound attempt from I .
I prevents Sherk from standing back up.
I sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherk defending well though.
I not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I winds up and cracks Sherk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sherk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean Sherk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sherk looks to score with a jab to the body but I is just out of range.
I walks into a jab.
Sherk scores with a punch to the head.
I shoots in looking for a takedown but Sherk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing I 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
I shoots for a takedown but Sherk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherk misses with a hook.
I shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sherk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed I momentarily.
I misses the body punch
and Sherk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk scores with a hook.
Sherk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by I .
Sherk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
Sherk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

I feints and as Sherk raises his hands in defense, I changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sherk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Sherk manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sherk enables I to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sherk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk keeping full guard, as I tries to pass.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing I from controlling successfully.
I throwing strikes but missing.
Sherk wants to stand but I is controlling the position.
I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sherk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
I throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing I from controlling successfully.
I throwing strikes from guard but Sherk blocks nicely.
I trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
I lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I with a flurry of punches that miss.
I with a flurry of punches that miss.
I throwing strikes but missing.
Sherk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
I distracts Sherk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
I won't allow Sherk to get back to his feet.
Sherk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sherk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sherk misses with a hook. I ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by I .
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherk. I does a little dance to reset his feet.
I ducks under a wild hook from Sherk.

I shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sherk's guard.
I wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I prevents Sherk from getting back to his feet.
I wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I passes Sherk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
I lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sherk looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
I thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
I is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherk is refusing to be controlled, as I sits in half guard.
I is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
I looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
I seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherk blocking the ground and pound attempt from I .
I keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sean Sherk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.
I content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
I looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sherk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
I thows a huge punch but Sherk dodges it nicely.
I trying to mount his opponent but Sherk defends it.
Sherk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sherk tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I throws a strike but Sherk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
DATU I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sherk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sherk!