PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Schilling (ranked 24898 p4p, 6287 weight class) and Aaron Stanislav (ranked 490 p4p, 454 weight class). Aaron Schilling has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schilling
vs
Stanislav

195 cm
19
140
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
150
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Schilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling fails with the takedown

and Stanislav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stanislav prevents Schilling from breaking the clinch.
Stanislav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanislav lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanislav.
Stanislav pushes Schilling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanislav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stanislav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Stanislav successfully pulls guard.

Stanislav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
Schilling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stanislav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schilling is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling postures up in Stanislav's guard and throws a big left but Stanislav blocks it.
Stanislav pulls Schilling in close to his closed guard and prevents Schilling from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stanislav throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schilling escapes and throws Stanislav's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stanislav tries to bench press Schilling off him but Schilling keeps the position.
Stanislav holds on to Schilling's head and controls the position momentarily.
Schilling wants to stand but Stanislav is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Stanislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schilling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stanislav is looking to reverse the position.
Stanislav is not content to let Schilling control the position.
Stanislav is trying to improve his position.
Stanislav manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schilling's best efforts.
Stanislav trying to control but Schilling postures up.
Stanislav keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stanislav is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav trying to control here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Stanislav has Schilling up against the cage in a clinch.

Stanislav manages to break the clinch.
Schilling has his takedown stuffed
and Stanislav counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schilling shoots in but Stanislav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Schilling. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schilling tries to pull guard but Stanislav won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stanislav pushes Schilling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Stanislav jumps guard.

Schilling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanislav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schilling has managed to get both his arms back between Stanislav's legs - danger averted.
Stanislav keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stanislav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schilling is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanislav dominated that round.
That's time! Schilling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stanislav pushes Schilling up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stanislav - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schilling tries for a takedown but Stanislav manages to get underhooks.
Stanislav taking a breather.
Schilling jumps guard but Stanislav stands there with Schilling around his waist. Schilling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schilling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stanislav to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Schilling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilling being controlled against the cage.
Stanislav lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanislav gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schilling is looking to improve his position.
Stanislav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schilling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schilling trying to hold on to Stanislav's head to control him but Stanislav postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanislav is working for a submission of some sort.
Schilling wants to control but Stanislav is keeping busy.
Schilling wants to get back to his feet.
Stanislav tries to pass to full mount but Schilling defends it.

Schilling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schilling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanislav is working away from the top position though.

Stanislav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schilling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanislav.
Schilling tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Schilling wants to get back to his feet.
Stanislav is thwarting Schilling's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Stanislav gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav pulls guard effortlessly.
Schilling throws a big right hand that misses.
Schilling pushes down on Stanislav's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stanislav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schilling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schilling's back!

Schilling showing good submission defense here.
Schilling turns into Stanislav and is now in his guard.

Stanislav working for a triangle but Schilling defends it easily.
Stanislav keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav managing to control the position.
Stanislav looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanislav, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stanislav working for a triangle but Schilling defends it easily.
Schilling tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanislav is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schilling passes Stanislav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schilling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanislav's head.
Stanislav is pressing down on Schilling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanislav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stanislav moves into range and clinches up with Schilling.
Stanislav works on Schilling's body with a couple of short punches.
Schilling throws a head punch that misses.

Stanislav pulls Schilling into guard.
Schilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanislav swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stanislav working for submissions but it's allowed Schilling to get to half guard.
Stanislav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanislav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schilling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schilling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aaron Stanislav has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schilling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanislav has a closed guard, preventing Schilling from standing up.

Stanislav has his foot on Schilling's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schilling works his way back into a safe position though.

Stanislav working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schilling has passed into half guard!
Stanislav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanislav is looking for a sweep. Schilling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schilling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schilling controlling the action here.
Stanislav is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schilling trying to control from half guard but Stanislav is working away.

Stanislav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schilling is looking to advance position but Stanislav won't allow it.
Stanislav wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schilling tries to clinch up but Stanislav circles away and keeps his distance.
Schilling takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Stanislav clinches with his opponent.
Schilling being controlled against the cage.
Stanislav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanislav lands a body shot.
Stanislav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Stanislav jumps guard and drags Schilling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Stanislav working for a triangle but Schilling defends it easily.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Stanislav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling throws a strike but Stanislav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Schilling looking to control.
Schilling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stanislav is stalling in the full guard.
Schilling trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aaron Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanislav is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Stanislav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanislav has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Stanislav!