PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Akhmedovich (ranked 3981 p4p, 25668 weight class) and Mateus Vieira (ranked 386 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Akhmedovich
vs
Vieira

178 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Shamil Akhmedovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateus Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Akhmedovich drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akhmedovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira controls Akhmedovich momentarily but Akhmedovich frees himself.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vieira is working an open guard so Akhmedovich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhmedovich jabs at Vieira's body.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Akhmedovich, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Akhmedovich against the cage but Akhmedovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.

Akhmedovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akhmedovich in particular looking to stall.
Akhmedovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira wants to control but Akhmedovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Akhmedovich decides to stand up.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akhmedovich but Akhmedovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akhmedovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Shamil Akhmedovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Vieira.

Vieira tries to sprawl but Akhmedovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vieira looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedovich content to control rather than advance.
Vieira trying to control but Akhmedovich postures up.
Akhmedovich tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Akhmedovich is taking a breather. Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akhmedovich prevents Vieira from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akhmedovich is working away from the top position though.
Akhmedovich is taking a breather. Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vieira tries to roll over but Akhmedovich keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Akhmedovich scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Akhmedovich content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akhmedovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Akhmedovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Akhmedovich dominated that round.
That's time! Akhmedovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Akhmedovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Akhmedovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akhmedovich tries to move to mount but Vieira blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira prevents Akhmedovich from improving position.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Akhmedovich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akhmedovich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.

Vieira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhmedovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.

Akhmedovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vieira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Akhmedovich escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Akhmedovich.
Akhmedovich shoots in but no luck this time.

Akhmedovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhmedovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vieira is looking to control Akhmedovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Vieira is positioning himself well to prevent Akhmedovich advancing to mount.
Vieira wants to control but Akhmedovich is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Akhmedovich seems content to control.
Akhmedovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akhmedovich lands a nice short elbow.
Akhmedovich content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vieira has his foot on Akhmedovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhmedovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Akhmedovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shamil Akhmedovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akhmedovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akhmedovich's best efforts.

Akhmedovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akhmedovich.

Akhmedovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akhmedovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Akhmedovich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Akhmedovich.

Vieira pushes Akhmedovich up against the cage in a clinch.

Vieira jumps guard.
Akhmedovich stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akhmedovich controls the pace.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedovich is holding on to half guard well.
Akhmedovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Akhmedovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akhmedovich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akhmedovich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Akhmedovich wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Akhmedovich is controlling Vieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedovich wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akhmedovich tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Akhmedovich moves into the clinch.
Vieira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vieira tries to work over Akhmedovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhmedovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Akhmedovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamil Akhmedovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Vieira.
Akhmedovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Akhmedovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vieira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Akhmedovich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mateus Vieira.
I think Akhmedovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Akhmedovich!