PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvio Casamayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Al Shakir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Casamayor
vs
Al Shakir

165 cm
22
273 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

206 cm
19
287 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sylvio Casamayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jafar Al Shakir!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casamayor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Al Shakir scores with a takedown into Casamayor's guard.
Al Shakir trying to control but Casamayor is working from the bottom.
Casamayor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Shakir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Shakir postures up in Casamayor's guard and throws a big left but Casamayor blocks it.
Al Shakir trying to control but Casamayor is working from the bottom.
Al Shakir throws and elbow that misses. Casamayor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Shakir's guard. Nice move by Casamayor!
Al Shakir is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shakir working a defensive guard here.
Casamayor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Casamayor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Shakir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Shakir pulls Casamayor in close to his closed guard and prevents Casamayor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Casamayor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Casamayor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Shakir is keeping the position for now.
Al Shakir trying to control the position.
Al Shakir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casamayor.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al Shakir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casamayor backs up against the ropes.

It looks like Sylvio Casamayor has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Casamayor. Beautiful body shot.
Al Shakir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Casamayor tries to avoid it but Al Shakir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Casamayor to the ground. Casamayor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Casamayor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Shakir sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Al Shakir has closed the distance and engaged Casamayor in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Casamayor.
Al Shakir looks gassed!
Casamayor tries to break the clinch but Al Shakir is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Casamayor fails to land.
Casamayor stalling.
Al Shakir is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Casamayor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Casamayor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Shakir is keeping busy.
Casamayor lands with a left to the head.
Al Shakir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sylvio Casamayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Al Shakir.
Casamayor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Shakir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casamayor.
Casamayor has a couple of punches blocked by Al Shakir.
Al Shakir prevents a body shot from Casamayor.
Casamayor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Shakir misses with an elbow over the top.
Casamayor prevents the takedown attempt.
Casamayor misses with a punch on the inside.

Al Shakir has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Casamayor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shakir wants to control the position but Casamayor frees himself and scrambles - Al Shakir manages to regain control in side control.
Casamayor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Shakir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casamayor trying to hold on to Al Shakir's head to control him but Al Shakir postures up.
Casamayor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Casamayor.
Al Shakir trying to control the position from guard on top but Casamayor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Casamayor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Shakir landing some decent shots from guard.
Al Shakir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casamayor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Shakir looking to sit in guard and control but Casamayor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casamayor throwing strikes but missing.
Casamayor is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Shakir has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jafar Al Shakir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvio Casamayor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Casamayor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casamayor scores with a jab to the body.
Casamayor lands a nice hook to Al Shakir's body. Al Shakir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casamayor scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Jafar Al Shakir has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casamayor throws a looping overhand right but Al Shakir ducks down to avoid it.
Casamayor throws a lazy right hand but Al Shakir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Shakir tries for a takedown but Casamayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casamayor connects with a jab.

Casamayor drops Al Shakir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Al Shakir looks back up at him and smiles so Casamayor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Al Shakir is rocked!
Al Shakir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casamayor as he jumps to the side.
Casamayor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Casamayor cracks Al Shakir with a good jab.

That has opened up Jafar Al Shakir's cut even more.
Jafar Al Shakir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casamayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Shakir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Casamayor tries to avoid it but Al Shakir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Casamayor to the ground. Casamayor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sylvio Casamayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jafar Al Shakir.
Al Shakir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casamayor.
Al Shakir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casamayor.
Al Shakir is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Casamayor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shakir dives in and grabs Casamayor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Casamayor pushes down on Al Shakir's head and hops out.
Casamayor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jafar Al Shakir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casamayor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Shakir at a distance.
Casamayor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Al Shakir is still on wobbly legs! Can Casamayor finish him?

The cut above Jafar Al Shakir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casamayor dances in with a quick combination. Al Shakir is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Casamayor snaps Al Shakir's head back. Al Shakir stumbles backwards against the ropes. Casamayor steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Al Shakir's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Al Shakir just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sylvio Casamayor!