PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2258 p4p, 21975 weight class) and Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 243 p4p, 504 weight class). Oliver Winston Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Shklyarskiy
vs
Winston Jr

172 cm
25
135
11 - 11 - 0

174 cm
28
146
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

****160Q Energy for $150****

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Winston Jr!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston Jr shoots for a takedown but Shklyarskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston Jr is defended easily by Shklyarskiy.

Winston Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shklyarskiy has hold of Winston Jr's hands but Winston Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston Jr is nestled in close to Shklyarskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winston Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shklyarskiy defending well though.
Shklyarskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr prevents Shklyarskiy from standing back up.
Winston Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston Jr working over Shklyarskiy with some ground and pound. Shklyarskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shklyarskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shklyarskiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr winds up and cracks Shklyarskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy is looking to escape.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Winston Jr has control of the leg.
Shklyarskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston Jr working over Shklyarskiy with some ground and pound. Shklyarskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand up here but Winston Jr is controlling him well.
Winston Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy tries to get out of the position.
Winston Jr drops an elbow to the side of Shklyarskiy's head.
Winston Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shklyarskiy taking some punishment here, with Winston Jr in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr throwing shots but Shklyarskiy is blocking nicely.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Winston Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Shklyarskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston Jr throwing shots but Shklyarskiy is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy is trying to maintain the position but Winston Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Winston Jr from advancing position.
Shklyarskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston Jr prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy trying to hold on to Winston Jr's head to control him but Winston Jr postures up.
Shklyarskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shklyarskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shklyarskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Winston Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Shklyarskiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shklyarskiy is looking to control Winston Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shklyarskiy avoid being mounted?
Winston Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shklyarskiy taking some punishment here, with Winston Jr in his half guard.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Winston Jr scores with a big shot! Shklyarskiy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shklyarskiy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Winston Jr!
A victorious Oliver Winston Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.