PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 1937 p4p, 3890 weight class) and Jackson Shaw (ranked 243 p4p, 458 weight class). Timur Vasiliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vasiliev
vs
Shaw

185 cm
28
289
12 - 7 - 0

170 cm
28
250
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasiliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Shaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev controlling the position well.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
Vasiliev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vasiliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.

Vasiliev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Vasiliev wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Shaw wants to stand but Vasiliev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two 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.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Vasiliev holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasiliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage.

Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vasiliev is trying to hold Shaw in close to prevent damage but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasiliev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well.

Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasiliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well.

Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage.

Shaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasiliev uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Shaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasiliev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Vasiliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Vasiliev manages to pass into side control anyway.

Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shaw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasiliev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.
Jackson Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.

Vasiliev stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet.

Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasiliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Vasiliev managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasiliev to keep the fight standing.
Shaw jumps guard but Vasiliev stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasiliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vasiliev stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasiliev, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vasiliev clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiliev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Vasiliev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiliev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev.

Vasiliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasiliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasiliev wants to hit a sweep here but Shaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasiliev there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Vasiliev is working to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Vasiliev is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Vasiliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Vasiliev to control.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Vasiliev is trying to escape the mount.

That's four 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.
Vasiliev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasiliev frees his head quite easily.
Vasiliev is looking to get to half guard.
Vasiliev is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Vasiliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasiliev hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasiliev 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Vasiliev!
A very excited looking Timur Vasiliev 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.
The defeated Jackson Shaw had this to say: 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.