PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr comes to the cage accompanied by .. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aria Sr
vs
Gilkov

200 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
214 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Aria Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladimir Gilkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gilkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aria Sr forces his way into half guard.
Gilkov wants to improve his position but Aria Sr is controlling well.
Aria Sr thows a huge punch but Gilkov dodges it nicely.
Gilkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aria Sr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gilkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria Sr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gilkov has momentary wrist control but Aria Sr slips an elbow through the middle.
Gilkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aria Sr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aria Sr stands up over Gilkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gilkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aria Sr throws a big right hand that misses.
Aria Sr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aria Sr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilkov trying to keep a closed guard but Aria Sr is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aria Sr postures up in Gilkov's guard and throws a big left but Gilkov blocks it.
Aria Sr looking to pass the guard.
Aria Sr thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gilkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aria Sr trying to control from the bottom.
Aria Sr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aria Sr wants to sweep here but Gilkov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr pulls Gilkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gilkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gilkov stopping the sweep attempt from Aria Sr.

Gilkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aria Sr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aria Sr has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aria Sr distracts Gilkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aria Sr thows a big elbow that misses.
Aria Sr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aria Sr scoring with some ground and pound.
Gilkov keeping moving, preventing Aria Sr from controlling successfully.

Gilkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aria Sr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Aria Sr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aria Sr throws a hook but Gilkov avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Aria Sr. Beautiful body shot.
Gilkov ducks under a wild hook from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr tests Gilkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aria Sr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gilkov has time to react.

Gilkov feints and as Aria Sr raises his hands in defense, Gilkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gilkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aria Sr dives on top into guard.
Gilkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Aria Sr thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr trying to control but Gilkov is working from the bottom.
Aria Sr throws a strike but Gilkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aria Sr working a defensive guard here.
Gilkov trying to control but Aria Sr is working from the bottom.
Gilkov preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aria Sr is on top in guard.

Gilkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gilkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Aria Sr cracks Gilkov with a solid left hand.
Aria Sr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gilkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aria Sr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aria Sr throws and elbow that misses. Gilkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aria Sr's guard. Nice move by Gilkov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov won't allow Aria Sr to get back to his feet.
Gilkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aria Sr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shawn Aria Sr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aria Sr looking to control.
Aria Sr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aria Sr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gilkov counters with a takedown into side control.

Gilkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aria Sr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gilkov's guard! Nice work there by Aria Sr!
Gilkov is breathing heavily.
Aria Sr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aria Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aria Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gilkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria Sr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aria Sr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Aria Sr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab lands there for Aria Sr.
A punch combination from Aria Sr misses.
Aria Sr throws a hook but Gilkov blocks it.
Aria Sr lands a right hook to the body.
Aria Sr with a poor takedown

and Gilkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Aria Sr tries to break the clinch but Gilkov is controlling the position.

Aria Sr pulls guard effortlessly.
Gilkov wanted to stand there but Aria Sr had control of the position.
Aria Sr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aria Sr working Gilkov over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aria Sr.
Gilkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aria Sr winds up and cracks Gilkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gilkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gilkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gilkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aria Sr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aria Sr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aria Sr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aria Sr looking to sit in guard and control but Gilkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gilkov preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr trying to control the position.
Aria Sr 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.
Aria Sr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wladimir Gilkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aria Sr controls Gilkov momentarily but Gilkov frees himself.
Aria Sr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is trying to control but can't.
Gilkov is staying active underneath Aria Sr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gilkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aria Sr passes to side control.
Aria Sr blocks the strikes from Gilkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aria Sr landing a few strikes.
Gilkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aria Sr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gilkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Aria Sr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aria Sr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aria Sr working the ground and pound.
Aria Sr scores with punches from side control.
Aria Sr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gilkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Aria Sr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aria Sr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Aria Sr!