PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 759 p4p, 17 weight class) and Anton Shibaev (ranked 678 p4p, 15 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Braz
vs
Shibaev

175 cm
44
205 lbs
35 - 24 - 0

190 cm
28
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Shibaev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Braz drives through with a takedown into Shibaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz cracks Shibaev with a solid left hand.
Shibaev looking to control.
Braz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Shibaev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Braz rolls with it to try and escape but Shibaev cranks on the arm and Braz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anton Shibaev thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.