PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 498 p4p, 688 weight class) and Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 65 p4p, 93 weight class). Ziyaeddin has chosen Roswell's Spell by Chevelle as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Amir Ziyaeddin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shipilov
vs
Ziyaeddin

195 cm
26
195
11 - 5 - 1

186 cm
26
199
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov throws a wild body kick that Ziyaeddin sees coming a mile off.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Ziyaeddin throws a nice looking combination but Shipilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shipilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ziyaeddin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shipilov's hands.
Shipilov cracks a nice hook into Ziyaeddin's ribs.
Ziyaeddin tries to bum rush Shipilov with a series of wild strikes but Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.
Ziyaeddin moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shipilov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick.
Shipilov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ziyaeddin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziyaeddin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shipilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shipilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Amir Ziyaeddin has been cut.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Ziyaeddin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shipilov sprawls well initially but Ziyaeddin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Shipilov has one foot on Ziyaeddin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shipilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziyaeddin on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov stuffs the takedown.
Shipilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ziyaeddin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Ziyaeddin moves away and avoids it.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
Ziyaeddin lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Ziyaeddin misses its intended target.
Ziyaeddin tries to move into range but Shipilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Ziyaeddin moves out of range.
Shipilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Ziyaeddin misses.
Shipilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ziyaeddin jabs Shipilov right on the nose. Shipilov blinks but takes it well.
Shipilov misses with a wild body shot.
Ziyaeddin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ziyaeddin tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Shipilov does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shipilov.
Shipilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziyaeddin. Ziyaeddin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shipilov throws a looping overhand right but Ziyaeddin ducks down to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziyaeddin's head.
A big left from Ziyaeddin misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ziyaeddin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shipilov swinging wildly here.
Shipilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ziyaeddin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shipilov to the ground. Ziyaeddin is now in Shipilov's guard.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipilov wants to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin is standing up over Shipilov. Shipilov looks to escape but Ziyaeddin dives into side control.
Shipilov tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Shipilov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziyaeddin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shipilov pushes Ziyaeddin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ziyaeddin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ziyaeddin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ziyaeddin in side control, throwing shots but Shipilov defends.
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Ziyaeddin crashes against the mat.
Shipilov tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipilov keeps working.
Shipilov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziyaeddin asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziyaeddin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.
Shipilov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin is dominant here and he's now got Shipilov's back!
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin has full control of the position and if anything, Shipilov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ziyaeddin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipilov prevents Ziyaeddin from getting a body triangle.
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amir Ziyaeddin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amir Ziyaeddin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Shipilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem phased though.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov thows a leg kick but Ziyaeddin checks it

and Ziyaeddin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shipilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Shipilov tries to kick Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziyaeddin stalling.
Shipilov is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziyaeddin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziyaeddin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ziyaeddin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov takes a swing at Ziyaeddin's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziyaeddin shoots in and drives through. Shipilov sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziyaeddin misses the target.
Shipilov misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin misses with a looping left.
Shipilov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Shipilov misses with a straight right.
Shipilov takes a swing at Ziyaeddin's ribcage but misses.
Ziyaeddin fails with the takedown.
Sergey Shipilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov cracks Ziyaeddin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziyaeddin scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov 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 Ziyaeddin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziyaeddin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziyaeddin throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziyaeddin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shipilov tries to avoid it but Ziyaeddin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shipilov to the ground. Shipilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziyaeddin moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Shipilov throws the left hand but Ziyaeddin avoids the punch easily.
Ziyaeddin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov moves forwards but Ziyaeddin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziyaeddin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziyaeddin throws a lazy uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shipilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziyaeddin throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Ziyaeddin lands with an overhand left.
Shipilov moves out of range as Ziyaeddin strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin throws a right hand that misses
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Shipilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shipilov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sergey Shipilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziyaeddin is breathing heavily.
Shipilov throws a combination. Ziyaeddin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shipilov cracks Ziyaeddin with a good jab.
Shipilov lands a head kick!

Ziyaeddin is rocked!
Ziyaeddin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shipilov counters with a crisp right that sends Ziyaeddin to the canvas! Shipilov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.