PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raziel Shan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rad Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shan
vs
Rad Russian

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raziel Shan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Rad Russian!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rad Russian is fending him off so far but Shan persists. Nope, Rad Russian circles away and we're back to standing.
Rad Russian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rad Russian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raziel Shan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rad Russian did well to prevent Shan getting side control.
Rad Russian wants to improve his position but Shan is controlling well.
Shan wants to take a breather but Rad Russian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad Russian taking some punishment here, with Shan in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad Russian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shan's back!
Shan rolls, trying to escape but Rad Russian keeps control of the position.
Shan wants to control his opponent's hands but Rad Russian gets his hands free.
Rad Russian is hanging on to Shan's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shan is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rad Russian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shan trying to control the hands but Rad Russian breaks the grip.
Shan tries to break free.
Shan is trying to stand back up.
Shan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rad Russian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shan rolls, trying to escape but Rad Russian keeps control of the position.
Shan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rad Russian tries to keep control of the position but Shan is staying busy.
Shan tries to roll but Rad Russian sticks to his back.
Rad Russian doesn't have the hooks in and Shan manages to turn into his guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shan shoots in for a takedown but Rad Russian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shan working away.

Shan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rad Russian, who protects the arm well.
Shan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shan throws an elbow but Rad Russian slips to the side and avoids it well.

Shan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rad Russian, who protects the arm well.
Rad Russian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shan off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad Russian controlling from the back.
Shan turns into Rad Russian and is now in his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shan chips away with some ground and pound.
Shan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rad Russian is trying to control the position but Shan postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rad Russian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shan shoots in for a takedown but Rad Russian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rad Russian quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shan scores with a takedown into Rad Russian's guard.
Rad Russian has momentary wrist control but Shan slips an elbow through the middle.
Shan is pushing down on Rad Russian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rad Russian is fighting to maintain full guard but Shan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Shan is looking for a kimura here.
Shan is trying to control. Rad Russian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raziel Shan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shan is thwarting Rad Russian's attempts to control the position.
Shan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shan working Rad Russian over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rad Russian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Shan.
Shan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shan is controlling the pace.

Shan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shan is trying to control. Rad Russian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rad Russian is defending against the submission attempts here by Shan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shan is trying to control. Rad Russian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shan thows a huge punch but Rad Russian dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rad Russian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rad Russian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shan's guard.

Shan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shan looking for a sweep. Not yet Shan, not yet.
Rad Russian wants to control from the top but Shan keeps moving.

Shan looking for a guillotine here but Rad Russian defends easily.
Shan controls Rad Russian momentarily but Rad Russian frees himself.

That's four 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.
Shan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rad Russian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shan wants to improve his position but Rad Russian is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shan shoots for a takedown but Rad Russian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raziel Shan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shan leaves Rad Russian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rad Russian tries to avoid it but Shan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rad Russian to the ground. Rad Russian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raziel Shan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rad Russian tries to keep at a distance but Shan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rad Russian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shan tries for a takedown but Rad Russian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raziel Shan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rad Russian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad Russian wants to control but Shan is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shan is looking to get back to is feet but Rad Russian passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad Russian wants to control but Shan is keeping him busy.
Shan tries to improve position but can't.
Shan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shan is not content to let Rad Russian control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shan is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rad Russian fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Shan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rad Russian is fending him off so far but Shan persists. Nope, Rad Russian circles away and we're back to standing.
Shan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rad Russian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shan defends it well.
Rad Russian shoots in for a double leg but Shan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Rad Russian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rad Russian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shan working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad Russian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shan tries to improve his position but instead Rad Russian has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad Russian doesn't have the hooks in and Shan manages to turn into his guard.

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.
Shan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shan wants to control from the top but Rad Russian keeps moving.
Rad Russian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shan wants to control from the top but Rad Russian keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shan shoots for a takedown but Rad Russian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rad Russian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shan defends it well.
Shan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raziel Shan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shan shoots in but Rad Russian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rad Russian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Rad Russian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shan 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raziel Shan!