PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aviya Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Saintclair
vs
Sherman

188 cm
26
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aviya Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saintclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Saintclair fails to land the takedown.

Sherman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saintclair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sherman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saintclair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherman.
Sherman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Saintclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sherman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saintclair tries to get to full guard but Sherman has control of the leg.
Sherman trying to control the action but Saintclair is working from the bottom.
Saintclair wants to sweep but Sherman has passed to side control!
Saintclair tries to buck Sherman off but Sherman is having none of it.
Sherman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saintclair sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Saintclair's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from Sherman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saintclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Sherman crashes against the mat.
Saintclair manages to get back to half guard.
Sherman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saintclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherman.
Saintclair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily.
Saintclair is staying active underneath Sherman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherman controlling the pace.
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!
Saintclair wants to get back to full guard.

Saintclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Saintclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherman uses his free foot to push down on Saintclair's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saintclair.
Sherman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saintclair is looking to escape.
Saintclair regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Saintclair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Saintclair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
Sherman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Saintclair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
Sherman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.

Saintclair has his foot on Sherman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherman works his way back into a safe position though.

Saintclair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Saintclair has wrist control.

Saintclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sherman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saintclair is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saintclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

Saintclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.
Sherman throwing strikes from guard but Saintclair blocks nicely.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saintclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Saintclair has his foot on Sherman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherman works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherman throwing strikes but missing.
Saintclair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aviya Sherman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sherman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saintclair.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saintclair is defended easily by Sherman.
Saintclair shoots in for a takedown but Sherman shows good takedown defense.
Saintclair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sherman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Saintclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Saintclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saintclair is thwarting Sherman's attempts to control the position.

Saintclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sherman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saintclair.
Sherman tries to roll over but Saintclair keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saintclair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherman is pressing down on Saintclair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saintclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Saintclair drops back looking for a leg! Sherman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sherman manages to kick Saintclair off! Saintclair jumps back into Sherman's guard.

Sherman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saintclair doesn't defend quickly enough and Sherman has managed to lock this one up! Can Saintclair escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sherman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aviya Sherman!
A relieved looking Aviya Sherman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.