PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Arteezy (ranked 1572 p4p, 167 weight class) and Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 881 p4p, 0 weight class). Barayev has chosen Antirespect - There as his entrance music. Shawn Arteezy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Arteezy
vs
Barayev

166 cm
26
152 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

173 cm
27
148 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Barayev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arteezy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arteezy showed some decent athleticism there.
Barayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barayev.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteezy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteezy passes Barayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy stalling.

Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arteezy tries to pass to full mount but Barayev defends it.

Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Arteezy is very close to passing his half guard.

Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barayev won't allow Arteezy to pass to mount.
Barayev tries to roll over but Arteezy keeps him under control.

Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.

Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
Arteezy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.

Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy dominated that 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.

Arteezy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barayev did well to prevent Arteezy getting side control.
Arteezy trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it.

Arteezy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barayev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Barayev actively working from the bottom here.

Arteezy wants to work for an arm triangle but Barayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Barayev wants to control but Arteezy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barayev actively working from the bottom here.

Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy stands and throws Barayev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barayev is trying to improve his position.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arteezy.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Barayev working for a triangle but Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Shawn Arteezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.

Barayev is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily.

Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.

Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard.

Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Barayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barayev manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Barayev's guard.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy pushes down on Barayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Arteezy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Arteezy is pressing down on Barayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barayev is holding on for now.

Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev is having none of it.

Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barayev is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arteezy working for a submission but Barayev is keeping him at bay.
Barayev tries to hold on but Arteezy pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Arteezy is stalling here but it's allowed Barayev to get half guard.
Arteezy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?

Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Arteezy is working for a submission of some sort.

Arteezy is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barayev actively working from the bottom here.

Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy.

Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barayev looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Barayev defends the submission attempt.
Barayev is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.

Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Shawn Arteezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barayev manages to get to full guard.
Arteezy trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Arteezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arteezy 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!

Shawn Arteezy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Arteezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.