PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Firestarter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sagdiyev
vs
Shackleford

179 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Fast

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sagdiyev.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Sagdiyev avoids them all with ease.
Shackleford throws a lazy right hand but Sagdiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagdiyev.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Sagdiyev moves out of range easily.
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Sagdiyev shoots in and drives through. Shackleford sprawls well.
Sagdiyev misses with a two punch combination.
Shackleford throws a hook but Sagdiyev avoids it easily.

Sagdiyev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shackleford on his heels. He'll look to pass Shackleford's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sagdiyev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shackleford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sagdiyev has Shackleford in his guard.

Shackleford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.

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.

Sagdiyev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shackleford uses it to pass to side control.
Sagdiyev is trying to work for a sweep but Shackleford has mounted him!
Sagdiyev working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to control the pace but Sagdiyev is squirming around nicely.
Sagdiyev is working to get back to half guard.
Sagdiyev manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev moves into full guard.

Sagdiyev working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.

Sagdiyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borat Sagdiyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sagdiyev shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford shows good takedown defense.
Borat Sagdiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagdiyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagdiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shackleford tries to avoid it but Sagdiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shackleford to the ground. Shackleford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagdiyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagdiyev moves out of range as Shackleford strikes.
Sagdiyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shackleford defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Sagdiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleford scores with a spinning back kick!
Sagdiyev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a right hand to the body.
Shackleford throws a right hand that Sagdiyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagdiyev also avoids with ease.
Sagdiyev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagdiyev somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Shackleford as Sagdiyev shoots in.
Sagdiyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.

Sagdiyev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagdiyev throwing shots but Shackleford is blocking nicely.
Shackleford trying to control but Sagdiyev postures up.

Sagdiyev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagdiyev is working for a kimura but Shackleford is defending it quite comfortably.
Sagdiyev trying to control from half guard but Shackleford is working away.
Shackleford wants to control but Sagdiyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sagdiyev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagdiyev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shackleford defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev with the ground and pound but Shackleford uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sagdiyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagdiyev is working hard here to advance position.
Shackleford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagdiyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sagdiyev stopping the sweep attempt from Shackleford.
Sagdiyev passes Shackleford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sagdiyev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sagdiyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sagdiyev seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagdiyev with the ground and pound but Shackleford uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagdiyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borat Sagdiyev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sagdiyev drops his hands momentarily and Shackleford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Sagdiyev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shackleford sprawls well initially but Sagdiyev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sagdiyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagdiyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sagdiyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Shackleford is defending against the submission attempts here by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev trying to mount his opponent but Shackleford defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Sagdiyev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shackleford because Sagdiyev loaded up on that one.

Sagdiyev looking to secure an arm triangle but Shackleford defends it well.

Sagdiyev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shackleford turns into him and now he's in Sagdiyev's guard.
Sagdiyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shackleford's guard.
Rustly Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borat Sagdiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagdiyev trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Sagdiyev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sagdiyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagdiyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleford is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borat Sagdiyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Sagdiyev tries to pass.
Sagdiyev content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Borat Sagdiyev.

Sagdiyev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagdiyev controlling the position.

Sagdiyev has hold of Shackleford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shackleford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sagdiyev cranks the arm and Shackleford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shackleford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Borat Sagdiyev!
Post fight, an emotional Borat Sagdiyev said 'I arrived in America with clothings, US dollars, and a jar of gypsy tears to protect me from AIDS'.