PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 2150 p4p, 104 weight class) and Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2354 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

BySubtraction
vs
Shklyarskiy

169 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.

BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Shklyarskiy.

Shklyarskiy breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that BySubtraction has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Shklyarskiy is just out of range.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy lands with a hook. BySubtraction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as BySubtraction lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shklyarskiy doesn't seem phased though.
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!
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.

BySubtraction has closed the distance and engaged Shklyarskiy in a clinch.

Shklyarskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BySubtraction.

BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shklyarskiy is looking to escape.

BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarskiy is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
BySubtraction seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shklyarskiy looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy is holding on to half guard well.
Shklyarskiy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarskiy is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction wants to take a breather but Shklyarskiy is having none of it.
BySubtraction tries to pass to full mount but Shklyarskiy defends it.
BySubtraction stops Shklyarskiy from getting back to his feet.
Shklyarskiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
BySubtraction with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shklyarskiy trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is looking to advance position but Shklyarskiy won't allow it.
BySubtraction wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shklyarskiy keeps working.
Shklyarskiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BySubtraction is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shklyarskiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
BySubtraction wants to free his trapped foot but Shklyarskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

BySubtraction is working for a submission of some sort.

BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shklyarskiy is doing well to control the position and prevent BySubtraction from advancing to side control.
Shklyarskiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BySubtraction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shklyarskiy wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping busy.
BySubtraction trying to mount his opponent but Shklyarskiy defends it.
Shklyarskiy is looking to improve his position.

BySubtraction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shklyarskiy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BySubtraction sitting in guard here, content to control.

BySubtraction avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BySubtraction trying to control but Shklyarskiy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shklyarskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

BySubtraction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shklyarskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Shklyarskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shklyarskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Shklyarskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shklyarskiy's elbow.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BySubtraction prevents Shklyarskiy from breaking the clinch.

Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Shklyarskiy circles away.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
BySubtraction lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shklyarskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy misses with a two punch combination.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Shklyarskiy is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shklyarskiy! But no joy.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Shklyarskiy tries to keep at a distance but BySubtraction has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction pushes Shklyarskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.
BySubtraction scores with a hook.
Shklyarskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping BySubtraction under the eye.
BySubtraction scores with the left hand. Shklyarskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling BySubtraction to counter with a crisp jab.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.

BySubtraction drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shklyarskiy can do anything to dispel that myth.

Shklyarskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BySubtraction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BySubtraction wants to pass the guard but Shklyarskiy is keeping the position.
BySubtraction controls from within his opponent's guard.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shklyarskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

BySubtraction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Shklyarskiy ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BySubtraction there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Shklyarskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Shklyarskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shklyarskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Shklyarskiy's shoulder, as Shklyarskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BySubtraction doesn't seem bothered though.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shklyarskiy can do to turn this around?
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
Shklyarskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by BySubtraction as he connects with a hook.
BySubtraction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shklyarskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shklyarskiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction moves out of range of the strikes.
Shklyarskiy throws out a loose jab but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a right and a left that Shklyarskiy avoids nicely.
Shklyarskiy ducks right into an uppercut from BySubtraction.
A jab from BySubtraction finds it's way through Shklyarskiy's defenses.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BySubtraction's hands.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction jabs at Shklyarskiy's body.
Shklyarskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Shklyarskiy staying out of range there.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy lands with a straight right. BySubtraction didn't see that one coming.
Shklyarskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Shklyarskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shklyarskiy is avoiding it.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction defending well as Shklyarskiy loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Shklyarskiy is having none of it.
BySubtraction misses with a takedown
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction with a nice cross.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shklyarskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Addition BySubtraction.
Well BySubtraction 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction thanked the fans post fight for their support.