PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmad ShugaR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ShugaR has chosen Dagestan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzalez
vs
ShugaR

200 cm
26
188 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
20
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gideon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmad ShugaR!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ShugaR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but ShugaR steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

ShugaR darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ShugaR tries for a takedown. No joy.
ShugaR is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
ShugaR with an attempt at a knee that misses.

ShugaR gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ShugaR engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that ShugaR has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akhmad ShugaR hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
ShugaR takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
ShugaR thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ShugaR.
ShugaR throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ShugaR off to one side.
Gideon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmad ShugaR.

Gonzalez gets caught flat footed, as ShugaR shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but ShugaR is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ShugaR controls the pace.
It looks like ShugaR might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR was stalling too much, according to the referee.
ShugaR misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez lands a head kick. ShugaR smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
ShugaR throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

ShugaR closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ShugaR sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ShugaR.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but ShugaR is controlling well.
ShugaR with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ShugaR is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ShugaR looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ShugaR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

ShugaR moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ShugaR feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, ShugaR changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
ShugaR sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ShugaR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ShugaR advances to half guard.
ShugaR is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Akhmad ShugaR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

ShugaR gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ShugaR is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ShugaR drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

ShugaR has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. ShugaR pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the mat - ShugaR dives into Gonzalez's guard.
ShugaR pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzalez wants to stand but ShugaR is controlling the position.
ShugaR is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR was stalling too much, according to the referee.

ShugaR shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ShugaR sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzalez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ShugaR is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
ShugaR tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from ShugaR.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but ShugaR steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ShugaR fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gideon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmad ShugaR.

ShugaR clinches up against the cage.
ShugaR stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmad ShugaR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gonzalez tries to sprawl but ShugaR drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akhmad ShugaR has got the better of the ground game so far.
ShugaR perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but ShugaR keeps him under control.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
ShugaR showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akhmad ShugaR hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
ShugaR looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
ShugaR jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Gideon Gonzalez has been cut.
ShugaR missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

ShugaR rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ShugaR has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gideon Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR stalling against the cage.

ShugaR turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and ShugaR manages to end up in side control.
Gonzalez is trying to control ShugaR's posture but ShugaR avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ShugaR just content to control the position.
Gonzalez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akhmad ShugaR hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
ShugaR tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ShugaR motions for Gonzalez to come forward. ShugaR throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
ShugaR throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
ShugaR throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.

ShugaR shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
ShugaR content just to control the position here.
ShugaR lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Akhmad ShugaR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ShugaR trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmad ShugaR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ShugaR has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Akhmad ShugaR!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Akhmad ShugaR!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Akhmad ShugaR!

Akhmad ShugaR wins by unanimous decision!
Akhmad ShugaR took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS] for their support in the buildup to the fight.