PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. Bashorov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hangar 18 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Todd
vs
Bashorov

184 cm
30
194 lbs
29 - 8 - 1

190 cm
32
194 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear
Bullet Proof System

Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov fails to land the takedown.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Bashorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Bashorov sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Bashorov's leg but Bashorov calmly moves out of range.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Bashorov misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a two punch combination.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov moved away.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Bashorov misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bashorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov jabs at Todd's body.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov 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.

Bashorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Todd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bashorov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bashorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Bashorov should have avoided that one.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bashorov!
Todd cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.
Bashorov works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bashorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd slips a jab from Bashorov.
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!
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Bashorov finds it's way through Todd's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd throws a leg kick

and Bashorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd!

Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick

and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Bashorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd slips nicely into half guard.
Bashorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good jab.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Bashorov punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bashorov misses with a shot to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd misses with a shot to the body

and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov works over Todd with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd works Bashorov's body with a nice hook.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bashorov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bashorov drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Todd moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov throws a counter combo.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Todd slips a straight right by Bashorov.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
A shot to the body from Todd misses

so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bashorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov working some strikes from top position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bashorov is continuing to stall.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bashorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Bashorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bashorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bashorov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard.

Bashorov content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bashorov is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.