PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 144 p4p, 615 weight class) and New Home (ranked 26 p4p, 94 weight class). Home is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ransom. New Home has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Shalashaska's chin.

Shalashaska
vs
Home

182 cm
30
187
23 - 6 - 0

181 cm
30
185
17 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

HELLBENT
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, New Home!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Home finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Shalashaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy head kick and Home moves out of range easily.
Home lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shalashaska throws out a leg kick but Home moves out of range and Shalashaska only half commits.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shalashaska counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shalashaska.
Home connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalashaska. Shalashaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shalashaska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Home checks it well.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska defending well as Home loads up on a big left hand.
Home's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Home's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shalashaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a lazy uppercut
and Shalashaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Home lands the left hand.
Home on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shalashaska. Shalashaska obviously looking to wear him down.
Shalashaska lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Home has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalashaska.
Home might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shalashaska scoring well with a low kick there.
Shalashaska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Home avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a quick inside leg kick.
Home connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Shalashaska is rocked!
Nice cross by Shalashaska.
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Home connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalashaska. Shalashaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Home rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalashaska counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Home's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Home throws an off balance right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a straight right hand.
Shalashaska seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home misses with a looping left.
Shalashaska slips under a jab from Home.
Home on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Home checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Home misses with a left hand
and Shalashaska counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalashaska 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.

Shalashaska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Home is trying to defend but Shalashaska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Home wants to stand back up but Shalashaska manages to pass into side control.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Shalashaska is dominant here and he's now got Home's back!

Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Shalashaska has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Shalashaska working for the choke.

Shalashaska tightening his grip on Home, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Shalashaska has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shalashaska has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Home is in real trouble here. Shalashaska gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Home is tapping out! Shalashaska wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
An intense looking Adam Shalashaska took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You're pretty good.'.