PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirsad Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Shearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shearer's choice of entrance music: Big Sean. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andy Shearer enters the cage!

Ibrahimovic
vs
Shearer

178 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirsad Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Shearer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shearer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibrahimovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibrahimovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shearer throws a right and a left that Ibrahimovic avoids nicely.
Shearer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibrahimovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shearer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibrahimovic.
Mirsad Ibrahimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
Ibrahimovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shearer manages to avoid it.
A combination from Shearer does no damage.
Ibrahimovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibrahimovic cracks the inside of Shearer's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic misses with a low kick.
As Ibrahimovic backs off Shearer throws a huge counter combo but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid it all.
Shearer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibrahimovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibrahimovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibrahimovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shearer.
A head kick misses from Ibrahimovic.
Shearer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shearer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibrahimovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Shearer avoids nicely.
Shearer ducks under a wild hook from Ibrahimovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shearer.
Shearer misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shearer. Those never looked like landing.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Shearer avoids nicely.
Ibrahimovic looks to land a combination but Shearer avoids it well.
Shearer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shearer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shearer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shearer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shearer avoids a kick to the body.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Shearer counters with a left and a right that stings Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shearer's head.
Ibrahimovic lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic misses with a few strikes there.
Shearer throws a series of punches but Ibrahimovic avoids them all with ease.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Shearer counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses.
As Ibrahimovic backs off Shearer throws a huge counter combo but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid it all.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Shearer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shearer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibrahimovic. That's going to slow Shearer down.
Ibrahimovic throws the kick towards the body but Shearer avoids it.
Shearer slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Shearer throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shearer looks to land a body kick but Ibrahimovic moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.
Shearer lands with a shot to the body.
Shearer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shearer throws a right hand that Ibrahimovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibrahimovic also avoids with ease.
Ibrahimovic misses the jab.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shearer.
Shearer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab when Shearer was well out of range.
A combination from Shearer does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shearer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibrahimovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibrahimovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shearer slips a jab from Ibrahimovic.
Jab by Shearer.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Shearer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mirsad Ibrahimovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shearer moves out of range as Ibrahimovic throws a body kick.
Ibrahimovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shearer throws a series of punches but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Ibrahimovic backs off Shearer throws a huge counter combo but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid it all.
Ibrahimovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Shearer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Shearer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shearer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shearer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibrahimovic's head backwards.
Shearer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibrahimovic misses with a looping left.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shearer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shearer throws a right and a left that Ibrahimovic avoids nicely.
Ibrahimovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shearer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shearer counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shearer misses with a wild combination.
Shearer throws a right and a left that Ibrahimovic avoids nicely.
Shearer throws a leg kick but Ibrahimovic checks it.
Shearer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibrahimovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Shearer throws a push kick but Ibrahimovic slaps the foot to one side.
Shearer connects with a crisp jab.
Shearer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Shearer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibrahimovic misses with an uppercut
and Shearer counters with a three punch combo that has Ibrahimovic backing up. Ibrahimovic nods at Shearer to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shearer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shearer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Shearer is looking for the big counter here.
Ibrahimovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibrahimovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibrahimovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shearer moves out of range easily.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shearer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shearer looks to land a combination but Ibrahimovic avoids it well.
Mirsad Ibrahimovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shearer throws a right and a left that Ibrahimovic avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab when Shearer was well out of range.
Ibrahimovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Shearer.
That kick from Shearer tenderised Ibrahimovic's leg. Ibrahimovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahimovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibrahimovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shearer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic loads up on a big right hand but Shearer slips the punch.
Shearer misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibrahimovic misses the jab.
Shearer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shearer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shearer throws a nice looking combination but Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shearer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibrahimovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Shearer avoids them all with ease.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibrahimovic throws the left hand but Shearer avoids the punch easily.
Shearer misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Shearer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ibrahimovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibrahimovic misses the body punch
and Shearer counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Ibrahimovic scores with a four punch combination!
Shearer misses with a few strikes there.
Ibrahimovic misses the shot to the body.
Shearer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ibrahimovic backs up against the cage.
Shearer throws a leg kick but Ibrahimovic checks it.
Shearer misses with a low kick.
Ibrahimovic looks to throw the jab but Shearer is out of range.
Shearer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibrahimovic lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shearer ducks under a wild hook from Ibrahimovic.
Shearer fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Ibrahimovic.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ibrahimovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shearer.
Ibrahimovic misses with a head kick.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shearer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
Shearer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shearer misses with a leg kick.
Shearer slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Shearer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shearer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shearer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses
and Shearer counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shearer throws a series of punches but Ibrahimovic avoids them all with ease.
Shearer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ibrahimovic backs up against the cage.
Shearer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibrahimovic's sensitive parts.
Shearer misses with a body kick.
Andy Shearer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibrahimovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Ibrahimovic backs off Shearer throws a huge counter combo but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid it all.
Ibrahimovic slips a jab and a cross from Shearer.
Shearer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibrahimovic throws a right hand that Shearer ducks under and follows up with a left that Shearer also avoids with ease.
Shearer throws a series of strikes that have Ibrahimovic backpedaling.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Shearer counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibrahimovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shearer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shearer feints a jab promting Ibrahimovic to slip. Shearer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ibrahimovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibrahimovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shearer to score with a decent uppercut.
Shearer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shearer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibrahimovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Shearer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shearer blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Ibrahimovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shearer throws a leg kick but Ibrahimovic checks it.
Ibrahimovic misses with an uppercut.
Shearer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shearer tries to bum rush Ibrahimovic with a series of wild strikes but Ibrahimovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shearer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Ibrahimovic misses.
Shearer is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic misses with an uppercut. Shearer saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Shearer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shearer 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Shearer!