PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cattle Shortage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Scherswaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shortage
vs
Scherswaski

181 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cattle Shortage!
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, Ivan Scherswaski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scherswaski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shortage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scherswaski with a poor takedown
and Shortage counters with a body kick that stops Scherswaski in his tracks momentarily.

Shortage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shortage is thwarting Scherswaski's attempts to control the position.

Scherswaski looking for submissions off his back.
Scherswaski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shortage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shortage's back!
Shortage tries to escape the position.
Shortage is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scherswaski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shortage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shortage for a finish.
Shortage is really stuck here.
Well, with Scherswaski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shortage is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Scherswaski looking to break Shortage's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shortage remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scherswaski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shortage tries to break free.

Scherswaski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shortage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shortage is trying to break free.

Shortage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Scherswaski looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherswaski doesn't have the hooks in and Shortage manages to turn into his guard.
Shortage is in close to Scherswaski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shortage with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scherswaski is on top in guard.
Scherswaski won't allow Shortage to sweep him here.
Shortage trying to control the position.
Scherswaski trying to control but Shortage is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Scherswaski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Scherswaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Shortage which made him look bad.
Scherswaski misses with a hook
and Shortage finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Shortage gets a takedown into half guard.
Shortage blocks the strikes from Scherswaski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shortage lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shortage lands a nice short elbow.
Shortage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scherswaski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scherswaski moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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!
Shortage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shortage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shortage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shortage is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherswaski has wrist control.
Shortage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortage throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shortage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Scherswaski looking for a guillotine here but Shortage defends easily.
Shortage throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Scherswaski 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.

Scherswaski tries to work over Shortage's front leg with a kick but Shortage checks it.
Cattle Shortage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scherswaski misses with a left hand
and Shortage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scherswaski thinking.
Shortage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scherswaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Shortage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scherswaski to the mat! Scherswaski manages to get full guard.
Scherswaski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shortage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shortage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scherswaski is keeping the position for now.
Ivan Scherswaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scherswaski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shortage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shortage scoring with some ground and pound.
Shortage controlling from the top position.

Scherswaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shortage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shortage trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherswaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shortage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Scherswaski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shortage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scherswaski on the ground.
Shortage throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Scherswaski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shortage is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scherswaski is looking for a triangle but Shortage pushes his legs off easily.
Shortage postures up and lands a big shot to Scherswaski's brow.
Shortage wants to control from the top but Scherswaski keeps moving.
Shortage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shortage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scherswaski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shortage.

Scherswaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scherswaski is breathing heavily.
Scherswaski trying to control the position.
Shortage tries to free his leg and advance position but Scherswaski is retaining full guard.

Scherswaski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shortage uses it to pass to side control.
Shortage tries to move to mount but Scherswaski blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherswaski is looking to reverse the position.
Shortage cracks Scherswaski with a big elbow.
Scherswaski is not content to let Shortage control the position.
Check out the look on Shortage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Scherswaski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scherswaski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shortage connects with a decent elbow.
Shortage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shortage working the ground and pound.
Shortage scoring with punches and elbows.
Scherswaski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Shortage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shortage scoring with punches from side control.
Shortage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Scherswaski is rocked!
Scherswaski is trying to improve his position.
Shortage wants to control but Scherswaski is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Scherswaski's face as Shortage controls the position.
Shortage scoring with punches from side control.
Shortage is chipping away with strikes.
Shortage cracks Scherswaski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scherswaski struggling a bit here.
Scherswaski sneaks back into half guard.
Shortage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cattle Shortage dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Shortage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scherswaski is pressing down on Shortage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shortage looking to sit in guard and control but Scherswaski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Scherswaski drops back looking for a leg! Shortage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shortage manages to kick Scherswaski off! Scherswaski jumps back into Shortage's guard.
Scherswaski preventing the sweep.
Scherswaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shortage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherswaski looking to sit in guard and control but Shortage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shortage advances position into side control!
Shortage landing a few strikes.
Scherswaski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shortage off and has taken his back!

Shortage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shortage wants to escape the position.
Shortage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scherswaski's guard. Nice work there by Shortage.
Scherswaski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shortage trying to control but Scherswaski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shortage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shortage trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherswaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherswaski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shortage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scherswaski wants to sweep but no luck.
Scherswaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shortage is working Scherswaski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shortage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Scherswaski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shortage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scherswaski keeping full guard, as Shortage tries to pass.
Shortage connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shortage tries to free his leg and advance position but Scherswaski is retaining full guard.
Shortage is working hard here to advance position.
Shortage scoring with some ground and pound.

Scherswaski looking for a guillotine here but Shortage defends easily.

Scherswaski has his foot on Shortage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shortage works his way back into a safe position though.
Shortage wants to control from the top but Scherswaski keeps moving.
Shortage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shortage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shortage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shortage is looking to advance position but Scherswaski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Scherswaski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherswaski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Scherswaski is working for a guillotine from mount but Shortage frees his head quite easily.
Shortage wants to hold on but Scherswaski pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shortage throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scherswaski. What's that going to do exactly?
Shortage is desperately trying to improve his position but Scherswaski has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cattle Shortage.
Well Shortage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!