PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Look at (ranked 5024 p4p, 5111 weight class) and Shreyas Shetty (ranked 532 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

at
vs
Shetty

175 cm
22
165
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Look at!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shreyas Shetty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
at lands a jab to the head.
Shetty is trying hard to land a takedown here. at sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
at tries to counter by clinching up but Shetty breaks away and moves out of range.
Shetty thows a body kick. at tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shetty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shetty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
at throws a sloppy head kick and Shetty moves out of range easily.
at slaps away a takedown attempt from Shetty, before circling back to the center of the mat.

at instigates a clinch.
at is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shetty goes for a takedown in the clinch but at prevents it.
Look at has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shreyas Shetty.

Shetty pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shetty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shetty being controlled here, momentarily.
Shetty can't keep his opponent in guard - at advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

at wants to work for an arm triangle but Shetty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shetty trying to control here.
Shetty is refusing to be controlled, as at sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. at lands a nice short elbow.
at tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shetty.

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.
at trying to mount his opponent but Shetty defends it.
Shetty is refusing to be controlled, as at sits in half guard.
at prevents Shetty from improving his position.
at missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
at is keen to just control but Shetty is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Shetty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
at will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
at throws a right and a left that both miss.
at doesn't manage to clinch there - Shetty circles away.
Shetty slaps away a takedown attempt from at, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Look at seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shetty has a takedown stuffed.
Shetty shoots for a double leg takedown but at sprawls well. He's pushed Shetty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
at tries for a takedown but Shetty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
at is breathing heavily.
Shetty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but at defends well and Shetty ends up having to push at into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shetty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shetty wants to counter with a clinch but at pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shetty goes for a double leg but at avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as at continues to drive forward.

Shetty closes the distance and clinches.
at fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shetty tries for a takedown but at manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Shetty on the inside.

Shetty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
at misses with a takedown attempt
and Shetty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
at changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
at leaves Shetty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
at shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shetty but Shetty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Look at dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shetty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. at defends it nicely.
at shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shetty.
Shetty tries to clinch but at is having none of it.
at shoots for a double leg takedown but Shetty sprawls well. He's pushed at's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
at throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shetty's waist but Shetty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing at off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Look at. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shetty avoids the head kick by at.
No joy there for Shetty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shetty closes the distance and pushes at back into the cage.

at breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shetty is trying hard to land a takedown here. at sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shetty goes for a double leg but at avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as at continues to drive forward.

Shetty clinches up against the cage.
at has had enough of the clinch but Shetty keeps him there for the moment.
at jumps guard but Shetty stands there with at around his waist. at gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Shetty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Shetty clinches.
at is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shetty to keep the fight standing.
at stalling in the clinch but Shetty improves position.
at is looking for a takedown.

Shetty breaks the clinch.
at gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shetty fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shetty stuffs the takedown attempt from at. at gets slowly back to his feet.
at is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shetty.
at slaps away a takedown attempt from Shetty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like at was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
at darts in trying to clinch
and Shetty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
at tries to clinch but Shetty is having none of it.
at shoots in for a takedown but Shetty shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shetty shoots in for a takedown but at shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shetty rushes at and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Shetty.

Shetty manages to break the clinch.
Shetty stuns at with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
at shoots in but no luck this time.
at moves in looking to clinch but Shetty pushes him off.
at looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shetty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but at swivels and escapes.
Shetty closes this distance looking for a takedown but at circles away.
Shetty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
at tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shetty is defended easily by at.
Shetty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from at.
Shetty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
at shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

at fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shetty to the ground. at is now in Shetty's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shetty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
at tries to free his leg and advance position but Shetty is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shreyas Shetty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

at shoots in for a takedown but Shetty shows good takedown defense.
Shetty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shetty shoots in looking for a takedown but at manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shetty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
at punishes Shetty's body with a nice straight punch.
at takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
at shoots in but Shetty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shetty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shetty shoots for a takedown but at saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
at closes the distance and clinches up with Shetty, looking for a takedown. at pushes Shetty against the cage but Shetty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Look at. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
at shoots in looking for a takedown but Shetty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing at's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shetty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shetty dives in for a single leg takedown but at sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shetty has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
at tries to pull guard but Shetty holds him up against the cage and eventually at drops back down to his feet.
at is trying to break the clinch but Shetty has him pressed against the cage.
Shetty slows down the pace here.

Shetty pulls guard successfully.
at tries to stand but Shetty is controlling from the bottom.

Shetty has his foot on at's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. at works his way back into a safe position though.
Shetty tries to strike from the bottom.

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.
at wants to control from the top but Shetty keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shetty working a defensive guard here.
Shetty keeping moving, preventing at from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shetty will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Shetty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Shetty.
Shetty is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shetty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shreyas Shetty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shetty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from at.

Shetty pushes at up against the cage in a clinch.

Shetty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shetty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
at wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
at has had enough of the clinch but Shetty keeps him there for the moment.
Shetty drops down looking for an ankle pick but at pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shetty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

at shoots in and gets a takedown into Shetty's guard.

Shetty uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

at shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shetty's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shetty 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.
at wants to control from the top but Shetty keeps moving.
Shetty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shetty is trying to keep at in close.
at lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shreyas Shetty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shetty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!

Shreyas Shetty wins by unanimous decision!
Look at was interviewed post fight and said 'nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!'.