PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 3064 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 75 p4p, 86 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shklyarskiy
vs
Brandis

172 cm
32
135
21 - 19 - 0

191 cm
42
235
27 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Shklyarskiy there.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Brandis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandis.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Shklyarskiy avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Brandis.
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shklyarskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandis moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Shklyarskiy as Brandis shoots in.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as Brandis strikes.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice combination. Brandis backs away looking to recover.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shklyarskiy enables Brandis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shklyarskiy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shklyarskiy is wriggling around but Brandis manages to pass to half guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy defends the submission attempt.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandis is working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand back up but Brandis is controlling him
Brandis controlling the action here.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Shklyarskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shklyarskiy trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Shklyarskiy is not content to let Brandis control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.

Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.

Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandis on the ground.

Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandis is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shklyarskiy pushes Brandis off looking to stand but Brandis dives back in and keeps control.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.

Brandis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shklyarskiy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Shklyarskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shklyarskiy keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shklyarskiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandis is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Shklyarskiy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shklyarskiy cracks Brandis with a good jab.
Brandis throws a combination that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Brandis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Brandis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Despite the aggression on Brandis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild combination.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
A jab from Brandis finds it's way through Shklyarskiy's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis shoots in and drives through. Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
Brandis misses with a two punch combination.
Brandis's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis dives in and grabs Shklyarskiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shklyarskiy pushes down on Brandis's head and hops out.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Brandis ducked under it nicely.
Brandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Brandis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy slips a jab and a cross from Brandis.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandis throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shklyarskiy avoids the body shot from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a one two! Brandis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
Shklyarskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shklyarskiy is just out of range.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Brandis avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab
and Brandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Brandis saw that one coming.
Brandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shklyarskiy moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shklyarskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Brandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandis misses with a straight left.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Shklyarskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shklyarskiy, as that shot connected.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandis looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Brandis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Brandis's ribcage but misses.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Brandis throws out a counter right but Shklyarskiy avoids it with no problem.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandis.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shklyarskiy leaves Brandis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shklyarskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy dips to his left and cracks Brandis with an uppercut!
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Brandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brandis misses.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shklyarskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandis's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shklyarskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Shklyarskiy avoids it well.
Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shklyarskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Brandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shklyarskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shklyarskiy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Shklyarskiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination that misses
and Brandis counters with a stiff right hand.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
Brandis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shklyarskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shklyarskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shklyarskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Brandis throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandis is just out of range.
Shklyarskiy connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Brandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Brandis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandis can do to turn this around?
Brandis takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Shklyarskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shklyarskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.