PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched. Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Shaw
vs
Zhuo

185 cm
30
178 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

184 cm
25
177 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhuo tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhuo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhuo lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhuo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Zhuo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.

Zhuo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw dodges the ground and pound from Zhuo.
Zhuo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zhuo working the ground and pound but Shaw is defending the strikes.
Zhuo laying and praying for a moment but Shaw takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo throws a strike but Shaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zhuo 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.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Zhuo throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhuo's guard. Nice move by Shaw!
Zhuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhuo is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.

Zhuo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zhuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhuo is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Zhuo has gone for a leg lock! Shaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zhuo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.

Zhuo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zhuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.

Zhuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhuo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Shaw wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zhuo blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhuo is defended easily by Shaw.
Zhuo throws a right hand that misses

and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Zhuo working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily.
Zhuo looks winded!
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Shaw is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo manages to get to full guard.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhao Zhuo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Zhuo keeps it at a distance.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Zhuo moves out of range easily.
Zhuo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhuo thinking.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw throws a body kick that misses.
Zhuo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Zhuo lands an overhand right.

Zhuo gets the takedown into side control.

Zhuo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shaw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zhuo but great work by Shaw.
Shaw lands a few punches from side control.
Shaw wants to control but Zhuo is keeping him busy.
Zhuo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhuo keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Zhuo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Zhuo dodges it nicely.
Shaw wants to stand up but Zhuo has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhuo sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhuo tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Zhuo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zhuo is looking to improve his position.
Shaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zhuo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Shaw wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhuo throws out the jab.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhuo.
Zhuo throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.

Shaw gets caught napping as Zhuo dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Zhuo passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Zhuo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhuo lands a nice short elbow.
Zhao Zhuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhuo throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Zhuo trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Zhuo thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Zhuo is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zhuo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Zhuo eventually gives up the hold.
Zhuo is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Zhuo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.

Zhuo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo looks to land a strike but Shaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhao Zhuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zhuo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhuo postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Zhuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhuo postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhuo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhuo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zhuo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Zhuo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhao Zhuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Zhuo pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Shaw.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhuo is just out of range.
Shaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zhuo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhuo trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zhao Zhuo.
Zhuo sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhuo checks a leg kick.
Shaw works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a low kick but Zhuo moves out of range easily.
Shaw is looking to wear down Zhuo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw tried to score with a low kick but Zhuo checks it.
Zhuo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhuo takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.

Zhuo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Zhuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Don Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhao Zhuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zhuo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhao Zhuo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zhao Zhuo thanked Affaketion for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).