PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladi Sheremecki (ranked 4063 p4p, 4151 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sheremecki
vs
McGregor

171 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladi Sheremecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheremecki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheremecki throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.

Sheremecki gets a clinch.
Sheremecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheremecki tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sheremecki to keep the fight standing.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
Sheremecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladi Sheremecki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheremecki sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheremecki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As McGregor tries to get set, Sheremecki tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Sheremecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheremecki tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Sheremecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheremecki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheremecki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheremecki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sheremecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheremecki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sheremecki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheremecki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Sheremecki's legs.
As McGregor looks to move away, Sheremecki throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Sheremecki throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
Sheremecki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheremecki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheremecki lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor dives in and grabs Sheremecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheremecki pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
Sheremecki throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Sheremecki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheremecki continues to drive forward.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor avoids the head kick by Sheremecki.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheremecki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheremecki takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sheremecki misses
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Sheremecki will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Sheremecki gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor blocks the body kick.
Sheremecki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sheremecki has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.

Sheremecki gets control of McGregor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sheremecki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheremecki wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.

McGregor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Sheremecki is controlling the position.

Sheremecki drags the fight down to the ground.
Sheremecki trying to strike off his back.
Sheremecki wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladi Sheremecki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGregor tries to clinch but Sheremecki moves out of range.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Sheremecki gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sheremecki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheremecki shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheremecki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheremecki.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheremecki pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGregor goes for a takedown attempt but Sheremecki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheremecki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vladi Sheremecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheremecki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Sheremecki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sheremecki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Sheremecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sheremecki tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Sheremecki pushes down on McGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sheremecki thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor trying to control but Sheremecki postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheremecki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sheremecki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheremecki tries to control but McGregor wriggling away.
McGregor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sheremecki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGregor can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheremecki controlling from the full mount.
McGregor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladi Sheremecki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sheremecki pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.

Sheremecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheremecki as he jumps to the side.
Sheremecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses

and Sheremecki counters by clinching up.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheremecki prevents it.
Vladi Sheremecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor avoiding damage as Sheremecki throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheremecki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sheremecki is trying to drag McGregor to the mat but McGregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor stalling the fight.
Sheremecki looking for a takedown.
Sheremecki is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheremecki tries to clinch up.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sheremecki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sheremecki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Sheremecki manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheremecki's waist but Sheremecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
Sheremecki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheremecki tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheremecki tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheremecki darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Sheremecki into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sheremecki throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Sheremecki is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
McGregor tries a body shot but Sheremecki blocks it.
Sheremecki trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor jumps guard but Sheremecki stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McGregor breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheremecki.
Sheremecki tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Sheremecki shows good takedown defense.
Sheremecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Sheremecki lands a jab-cross combination.
Sheremecki slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Sheremecki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheremecki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladi Sheremecki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sheremecki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladi Sheremecki!