PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asylum Shaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort. Asylum Shaco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Baldoza
vs
Shaco

195 cm
34
258 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

190 cm
29
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asylum Shaco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baldoza as he jumps to the side.
Shaco dodges the punch combination from Baldoza.
Shaco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldoza wants to clinch.
Shaco fails to land the takedown.

Baldoza instigates a clinch.

Baldoza pulls guard effortlessly.
Baldoza keeping moving, preventing Shaco from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shaco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaco throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaco passes Baldoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Baldoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaco pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baldoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baldoza tries to hold on but Shaco pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baldoza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baldoza!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shaco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baldoza defends well.
Baldoza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baldoza slips nicely into half guard.
Shaco is looking to improve his position.
Baldoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaco defending well though.
Shaco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaco is trying to control the position but Baldoza postures up.

Shaco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baldoza is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaco looks winded!
Baldoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaco keeping full guard, as Baldoza tries to pass.
Baldoza wants to get up but he can't break Shaco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baldoza postures up.
Baldoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baldoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baldoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baldoza fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Baldoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shaco tries to bench press Baldoza off him but Baldoza keeps the position.
Shaco struggling a bit here.
Baldoza trying to control the position but Shaco is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Baldoza moves into full mount!
Shaco wants to hold on but Baldoza pushes him away.
Baldoza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shaco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baldoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaco is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shaco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baldoza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Baldoza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaco can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Baldoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shaco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baldoza counters with a shoot takedown. Shaco fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baldoza is looking to advance position but Shaco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Shaco working for a guillotine from mount but Baldoza is in no mood to give up.
Baldoza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shaco working Baldoza over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Shaco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Baldoza is now in Shaco's guard. A big mistake from Shaco there, giving up the dominant position!
Baldoza trying to control but Shaco is working from the bottom.
Baldoza is working Shaco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baldoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaco is retaining full guard.
Baldoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baldoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baldoza winds up and cracks Shaco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Shaco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baldoza pulls his head out easily.

Baldoza stands up from half guard.
Shaco is breathing heavily.
Shaco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baldoza's waist but Baldoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaco off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shaco looking to score a takedown here. Baldoza is defending well but Shaco drives through and ends up in Baldoza's guard.

Baldoza uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Baldoza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaco's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza wants to pass the guard but Shaco is keeping the position.

Shaco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Shaco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Baldoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldoza pushes down on Shaco's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baldoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaco is just riding it out for now. Baldoza eventually gives up the hold.
Shaco gets back to full guard.

Shaco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baldoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldoza wants to pass the guard but Shaco is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shaco is working an open guard so Baldoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shaco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Baldoza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baldoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaco circles away.

Shaco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baldoza to the mat! Baldoza manages to get full guard.
Shaco wants to pass the guard but Baldoza is keeping the position.
Shaco wants to control from the top but Baldoza keeps moving.

Shaco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baldoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shaco, into his guard.
Shaco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baldoza throws a strike but Shaco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaco wants to stand but Baldoza is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baldoza is trying to keep Shaco in close.

Shaco gets to his feet - Baldoza follows without any prompting.
Shaco with a poor takedown
and Baldoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson Baldoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Baldoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldoza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baldoza scoring with punches and elbows.
Baldoza working away.
Shaco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shaco tries to bench press Baldoza off him but Baldoza keeps the position.
Shaco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baldoza is landing with some decent strikes but Shaco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baldoza lands a heavy elbow.
Baldoza punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baldoza breaks from Shaco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaco taking shots to the head.
Baldoza scoring with strikes but Shaco is staying in there.
Shaco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Shaco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Baldoza has hold of Shaco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shaco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baldoza lands a big elbow.
Baldoza is landing with some decent strikes but Shaco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaco regains half guard.
Baldoza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baldoza landing shots from mount.
Baldoza with shots to the head and body - Shaco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shaco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is bucking up trying to escape but Baldoza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baldoza with shots to the head and body - Shaco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baldoza wants to control the pace but Shaco is squirming around nicely.
Baldoza punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baldoza lands a nice shot to the head.
Shaco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asylum Shaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baldoza controlling the position easily from mount.
Baldoza lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baldoza.
Wilson Baldoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Baldoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baldoza 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Baldoza!
Wilson Baldoza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RMC - $1 Shirts! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.