PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gadjimurad Shihshabekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Schwarzeneg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Shihshabekov

187 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gadjimurad Shihshabekov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shihshabekov tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg holds him up against the cage and eventually Shihshabekov drops back down to his feet.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shihshabekov lands the left hand.
Shihshabekov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schwarzeneg stuffs the takedown attempt from Shihshabekov. Shihshabekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Shihshabekov looks gassed!

Schwarzeneg clinches with his opponent.

Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzeneg is looking to chop away at Shihshabekov's legs.
Schwarzeneg stuffs the takedown.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gadjimurad Shihshabekov.
Schwarzeneg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shihshabekov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schwarzeneg clinches up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Schwarzeneg is trying to trip Shihshabekov. He has hold of a leg but Shihshabekov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schwarzeneg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shihshabekov keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Schwarzeneg wants to get up but he can't break Shihshabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihshabekov looking to control.
Shihshabekov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwarzeneg kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shihshabekov looking for a sweep. Not yet Shihshabekov, not yet.
Schwarzeneg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shihshabekov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shihshabekov is on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Shihshabekov is controlling the position.

Shihshabekov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shihshabekov fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzeneg throws a series of punches but Shihshabekov moves out of range.

Schwarzeneg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shihshabekov sprawls well initially but Schwarzeneg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Shihshabekov is keeping him busy.
It looks like Schwarzeneg is going to stand back up.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stall here but Shihshabekov recovers full guard.
Schwarzeneg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shihshabekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarzeneg controls the pace.
Schwarzeneg tries to free his leg and advance position but Shihshabekov is retaining full guard.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Shihshabekov had control of the position.
Schwarzeneg is working Shihshabekov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schwarzeneg looking to pass the guard.
Shihshabekov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shihshabekov trying to control the position.
Shihshabekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarzeneg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shihshabekov on the ground.
Schwarzeneg cracks Shihshabekov with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schwarzeneg being controlled here momentarily.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Shihshabekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg content to stall in guard here.
Shihshabekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Shihshabekov keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shihshabekov wants to stand up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schwarzeneg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Shihshabekov is rocked!

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shihshabekov, pushing him back against the cage.
Shihshabekov tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shihshabekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Shihshabekov circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwarzeneg prevents Shihshabekov from breaking the clinch.
Shihshabekov stops a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.

Schwarzeneg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shihshabekov tries to get to full guard but Schwarzeneg has control of the leg.
Shihshabekov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schwarzeneg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schwarzeneg's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shihshabekov is persistently looking for the submission but Schwarzeneg is defending it well.
Schwarzeneg is covering up but some of the strikes from Shihshabekov are getting through and doing damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg is trapped and Shihshabekov is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihshabekov connects with a big shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg covers up after that shot from Shihshabekov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Schwarzeneg right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shihshabekov controlling the positon.
Shihshabekov doesn't have the hooks in and Schwarzeneg manages to turn into his guard.
Shihshabekov trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzeneg is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzeneg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schwarzeneg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Shihshabekov had control of the position.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Shihshabekov is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schwarzeneg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schwarzeneg wants to get up but he can't break Shihshabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of digs.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand up but Shihshabekov won't let him.
Schwarzeneg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzeneg is keen to just control but Shihshabekov is a slippery customer.
Goran Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shihshabekov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg wants to get up but he can't break Shihshabekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shihshabekov 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.
Shihshabekov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Shihshabekov wants to finish this one by submission but Schwarzeneg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shihshabekov.
Shihshabekov looking to ground and pound but Schwarzeneg is blocking nicely.
Schwarzeneg is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shihshabekov content just to control the position here.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Shihshabekov pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shihshabekov lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Shihshabekov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shihshabekov wants to control the pace but Schwarzeneg is squirming around nicely.
Shihshabekov scoring with strikes but Schwarzeneg is staying in there.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Schwarzeneg is looking to get to half guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Shihshabekov pushes him away.
Schwarzeneg is desperately trying to improve his position but Shihshabekov has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwarzeneg flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shihshabekov trying to control but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.

Shihshabekov working for a submission but Schwarzeneg is keeping him at bay.
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 Goran Schwarzeneg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Schwarzeneg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schwarzeneg duly obliges.
Shihshabekov is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwarzeneg finish him?

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shihshabekov, pushing him back against the cage.
Shihshabekov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shihshabekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Schwarzeneg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schwarzeneg manages to end up in side control.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but Shihshabekov is controlling his head.
Shihshabekov is trying to escape the position but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Shihshabekov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwarzeneg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take a break and control but Shihshabekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shihshabekov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shihshabekov wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Shihshabekov is keeping him busy.
Schwarzeneg trying to advance position but Shihshabekov counters by regaining guard.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Shihshabekov had control of the position.
Shihshabekov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schwarzeneg postures up.

Shihshabekov working for a triangle but Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Shihshabekov to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Shihshabekov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Shihshabekov stands up and beckons Schwarzeneg to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg prevents the takedown attempt.

Schwarzeneg has Shihshabekov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schwarzeneg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shihshabekov tumbling to the mat - Schwarzeneg dives into Shihshabekov's guard.
Schwarzeneg being controlled here momentarily.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Shihshabekov is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shihshabekov is keeping the position for now.
Shihshabekov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shihshabekov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shihshabekov is working away from the top position though.
Schwarzeneg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shihshabekov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with Shihshabekov in his half guard.
Shihshabekov uses his free foot to push down on Schwarzeneg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to reverse the position but Shihshabekov maintains control.

Schwarzeneg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shihshabekov.
Schwarzeneg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is squirming around, avoiding Shihshabekov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shihshabekov controlling the position easily from mount.
Shihshabekov wants to control the pace but Schwarzeneg is squirming around nicely.
Shihshabekov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shihshabekov working Schwarzeneg over with strikes here.

Shihshabekov has hold of Schwarzeneg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schwarzeneg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shihshabekov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarzeneg is squirming around, avoiding Shihshabekov's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Shihshabekov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gadjimurad Shihshabekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schwarzeneg 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Schwarzeneg!