SVW 6: Shattered Ice PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juno Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bitag
vs
Rawlins

182 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Happy Pills

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juno Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitag slips a jab and a cross from Rawlins.
Rawlins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitag.
Rawlins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bitag. Bitag obviously looking to wear him down.
Bitag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Bitag drives through with a takedown into Rawlins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bitag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawlins keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.

Bitag 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.
Bitag working some strikes from top position.
Rawlins keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Bitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawlins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bitag trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.
Bitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Bitag postures up and lands a big shot to Rawlins's brow.

Bitag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitag.

Bitag 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.
Bitag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bitag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Rawlins keeps moving.
Bitag is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlins has wrist control.

Bitag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bitag trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.
Bitag controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bitag trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Ben Bitag wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bitag dives in and grabs Rawlins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rawlins pushes down on Bitag's head and hops out.
Rawlins throws the left hand but Bitag avoids the punch easily.
Rawlins misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rawlins cracks Bitag with a good jab.
Rawlins misses with a looping left.
Bitag fails to land the takedown.
Rawlins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bitag's hands.
Bitag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawlins circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlins connects with a crisp jab.
Bitag shoots and misses
and Rawlins counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawlins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rawlins throws a combination that misses

and Bitag counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rawlins!
Rawlins looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitag avoids the attempt from Rawlins to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bitag quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bitag but it's paid off an Rawlins is forced to tap! Nice work by Bitag.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Bitag!
Ben Bitag bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boats 'N Hoes. This should be fireworks!

Kopec
vs
Straub

200 cm
27
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
30
168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Straub!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Straub.
Kopec throws a series of punches but Straub avoids them all with ease.
Kopec throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Straub counters with a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kopec is trying to trip Straub. He has hold of a leg but Straub is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kopec persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kopec controlling from the top position.
Straub 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.
Straub keeping moving, preventing Kopec from controlling successfully.
Straub is trying to control the position but Kopec postures up.
Kopec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Straub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Straub 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kopec takes a swing at Straub's ribcage but misses.
Kopec closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Todd Straub has been cut.
Guy Kopec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kopec tries to sprawl but Straub drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Straub perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Straub looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Straub prevents Kopec from standing back up.
Straub is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kopec reverses the position - he's now on top in Straub's guard.
Straub pulls Kopec in close to prevent any damage.
Kopec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kopec won't allow Straub to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kopec looking to pass the guard.
Straub not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kopec looks to throw the jab but Straub is out of range.
Kopec with a poor takedown
and Straub counters with a straight right hand.
Straub has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Straub there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kopec misses with a double jab.
Straub shoots in looking for a takedown but Kopec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Straub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kopec takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopec shoots for a double leg takedown but Straub sprawls well. He's pushed Kopec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kopec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Straub.
Kopec swings for the body but Straub moves out of range.
Kopec misses with a double jab.
Kopec moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kopec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Straub.
Straub slips under a jab from Kopec.
Kopec misses with a double jab
and Straub counters with a nice uppercut.
Kopec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec swinging wildly here.
Kopec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Kopec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Straub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kopec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopec loads up on a big right hand but Straub slips the punch.
Kopec looks to throw the jab but Straub is out of range.
Kopec dips to his left and cracks Straub with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopec swings for the body but Straub moves out of range.
Kopec misses with a straight left.

Straub feints and as Kopec raises his hands in defense, Straub changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guy Kopec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Straub's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A nice combination there by Kopec.
Guy Kopec is winning the standup battle so far.
Straub dives in and grabs Kopec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kopec pushes down on Straub's head and hops out.
Todd Straub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kopec with a poor takedown
and Straub counters with a stiff right hand.
Straub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kopec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Straub counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kopec's guard now.
Kopec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Straub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Straub sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Todd Straub hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Straub gets a double leg takedown into Kopec's guard.
Straub wants to control from the top but Kopec keeps moving.

Kopec manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kopec scores with a punch to the head.
Kopec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopec throws a right and a left that Straub avoids nicely.
Kopec misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopec.
Nice defenses there by Straub.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kopec.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kopec.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Kopec. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Straub gets a double leg takedown into Kopec's guard.
Kopec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Straub working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kopec's head.
Straub controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub prevents Kopec from getting back to his feet.
Straub is looking to stand up but Kopec won't let him.
Straub is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Straub keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kopec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Straub tries for a takedown but Kopec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Straub slips a jab from Kopec.
Kopec shoots in for a takedown but Straub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straub swivels and escapes.

Straub drives through with a takedown into guard.
Straub looking to pass the guard.
Straub trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Straub tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopec is retaining full guard.
Kopec wants to stand up but Straub is controlling him.
Straub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Todd Straub has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kopec gets caught flat footed, as Straub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Straub showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kopec kicks Straub off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Straub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Todd Straub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kopec throws a lazy uppercut
and Straub counters with a straight right hand.
Kopec is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kopec swats away the attempt to clinch by Straub.
Kopec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Kopec misses.
The fighters circling - Kopec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Straub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Straub prevents Kopec from getting back to his feet.
Straub controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Straub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kopec's guard.
Straub prevents Kopec from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Straub is trying to control the action in half guard but Kopec is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Straub trying to control the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Todd Straub hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Straub closes the distance and pushes Kopec back into the cage.
Straub has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kopec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopec throws a looping overhand right but Straub ducks down to avoid it.
Kopec scores with a one two! Straub had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kopec swinging wildly here.
Straub tries to clinch there but Kopec circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kopec swings widly with a right hand
and Straub counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopec with a poor takedown
and Straub counters with a left and a right that stings Kopec.
Kopec connects with a looping right hand.
Straub misses with a few strikes there.
Straub shoots in and drives through. Kopec sprawls well.
Kopec looks to land a combination but Straub avoids it well.
Straub throws a nice looking combination but Kopec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Straub throws a series of punches but Kopec moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kopec misses with a lunging right hand
and Straub counters with a straight right hand.
Straub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kopec tries to avoid it but Straub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kopec to the ground. Kopec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Straub shoots and misses
and Kopec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy Kopec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Straub.
Straub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kopec counters with a stiff right hand.
Kopec throws a combination that misses
and Straub counters with a stiff right hand.

Straub scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kopec is not content to let Straub control the position.

Kopec kicks Straub off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopec misses with an uppercut
and Straub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopec missing with a left hand there. Straub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kopec fails with the takedown.
Kopec thuds his right hand into Straub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kopec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Straub is defended easily by Kopec.
Kopec avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopec tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Straub.
I think Straub has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Straub!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen hed(pe)- Bartender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bang
vs
Rivers

187 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

176 cm
31
185 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.

Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bang is aware though and is defending well.

Bang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Ryan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Rivers throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
A left and a right from Bang both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Bang blocks a head kick by Rivers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Bang. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rivers counters with a single leg into guard. Bang didn't expect that.
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!

Rivers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bang has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivers 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers is trying to keep Bang in close.
Rivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Bang just wasn't active enough.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Bang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivers takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Aiden Rivers has been cut.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bang enables Rivers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivers trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivers trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers has momentary wrist control but Bang slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aiden Rivers's cut.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Danga de danga de dang - Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivers's calf.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Bang throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Ryan Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Bang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bang is trying to stand.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang wants to hold on but Rivers pushes him away.
Rivers thowing shots but they're missing.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rivers working the ground and pound effectively.

Rivers goes for an armbar but Bang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bang.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it.
Rivers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Rivers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang regains half guard, as Rivers was trying to land strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiden Rivers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rivers scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Rivers throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
A big right from Rivers misses.
A solid body kick from Bang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bang slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Bang checks a low kick from Rivers.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rivers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Bang.
Bang avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Bang.

Rivers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bang is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Bang just wasn't active enough.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivers sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers moves away from the strike by Bang.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Rivers.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
A leg kick checked by Bang.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.

Bang is rocked!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Rivers counters with a huge left! Bang is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rivers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bang from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rivers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Rivers!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiden Rivers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murat Orgun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Frajd
vs
Orgun

180 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frajd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Frajd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orgun sees it coming and defends easily.
Orgun is trying is best to control the position here.

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

Frajd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orgun sees it coming and defends easily.
Orgun tries to get to full guard but Frajd has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orgun is trying to stand.

Frajd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orgun sees it coming and defends easily.
Orgun tries to roll over but Frajd keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frajd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun is pressing down on Frajd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frajd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frajd is fighting to break Orgun's control of his arms but Orgun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Frajd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orgun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frajd, into his guard.
Orgun stands up over Frajd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orgun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frajd is keeping the position for now.

Orgun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frajd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orgun has managed to get both his arms back between Frajd's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun throwing strikes from guard but Frajd blocks nicely.
Orgun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Frajd working for a triangle but Orgun defends it easily.
Orgun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Frajd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orgun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orgun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orgun pushes down on Frajd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orgun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orgun is keen to just control but Frajd is a slippery customer.
Frajd is in trouble now - Orgun has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frajd taking shots to the head.
Frajd is looking to improve his position but Orgun isn't that keen on the idea.
Orgun working Frajd over with strikes here.
Orgun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Frajd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frajd is working hard here to advance position.

Orgun jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frajd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orgun lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frajd regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orgun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Frajd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orgun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orgun tries to control but Frajd wriggling away.
Orgun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Orgun looking to control but Frajd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orgun lands with some strikes.

Frajd is rocked!
Frajd is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Frajd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orgun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frajd looks a forlorn figure.
Frajd takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Orgun's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murat Orgun!
Murat Orgun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbot has chosen Face fucked by PISSING RAZORS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamashita
vs
Abbot

180 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yasuhiro Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot jabs at Yamashita's body.
Yamashita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamashita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Yamashita persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamashita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yasuhiro Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamashita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abbot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Abbot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abbot throws a body punch but Yamashita moves out of range.
Yamashita has his takedown stuffed
and Abbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Abbot.
Yamashita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita shoots in looking for a takedown. Abbot tries to sprawl out of it but Yamashita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abbot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Yamashita avoids them all with ease.
Yamashita ducks right into an uppercut from Abbot.
Abbot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abbot duly obliges.
Abbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamashita shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamashita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbot cracks Yamashita with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yamashita. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Abbot finds it's way through Yamashita's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Abbot scores with a four punch combination!
Yasuhiro Yamashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Abbot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamashita.
Abbot tests Yamashita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Abbot. No joy for Yamashita on that attempt.
Abbot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamashita.
Abbot leaves Yamashita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbot scores with a hook.
Abbot scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamashita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abbot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamashita backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Abbot.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to move into range but Abbot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamashita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamashita tries for a takedown but Abbot circles away easily
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamashita is breathing heavily.
Yamashita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abbot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abbot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abbot but Abbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abbot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamashita on the side of the head.
Abbot lands with an overhand left.
Abbot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yamashita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamashita. Yamashita gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Abbot.
Yamashita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamashita. Yamashita gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamashita had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Abbot scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abbot, as that shot connected.
Yamashita connects with a leg kick. Abbot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamashita shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamashita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamashita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abbot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamashita at a distance.

Yamashita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab lands there for Abbot.

Yamashita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abbot wants to get back to his feet.
Yamashita is pressing down on Abbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbot is holding on for now.
Abbot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Abbot wants to get back to his feet.
Yamashita is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abbot is looking to improve his position.

Yamashita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abbot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamashita.
Abbot is not content to let Yamashita control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita moves nicely into side control.
Yamashita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abbot wants to control but Yamashita postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abbot is trying to buck Yamashita off.
Yamashita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamashita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abbot keeps working.

Yamashita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abbot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita working away.

Yamashita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamashita is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamashita passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Abbot!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamashita throwing strikes here but Abbot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yamashita landing punches.

Yamashita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abbot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abbot shrugs it off.
Abbot is looking to improve his position but Yamashita isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot tries to hold on but Yamashita pushes him away.
Abbot is wriggling around trying to escape.

Yamashita is working for a guillotine from mount but Abbot frees his head quite easily.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamashita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbot is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Yamashita working for a submission but Abbot is keeping him at bay.

Yamashita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abbot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abbot is looking for a sweep.

Yamashita is trying to get an arm triangle but Abbot is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yamashita has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Yamashita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abbot, who protects the arm well.
Abbot is trying to buck Yamashita off.

Yamashita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abbot, who protects the arm well.

Yamashita is trying to get an arm triangle but Abbot is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbot is looking to reverse the position.
Abbot prevents Yamashita from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Yamashita dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abbot scores with a jab.
Yamashita shoots in looking for a takedown but Abbot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamashita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamashita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbot circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yasuhiro Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot lands a jab to the nose.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense.
Yamashita shoots for a double leg takedown but Abbot sprawls well. He's pushed Yamashita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamashita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamashita somewhat.
Abbot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Abbot connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamashita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Yamashita persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot lands with a cross.
Abbot catches Yamashita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abbot scores with a jab.
Abbot scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Abbot as he connects with a hook.
Abbot scores with a hook to the body. Yamashita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamashita's head.
Abbot lands a two punch combo.
Abbot scores with a decent looking hook.
Abbot throws a one two combo.
Yamashita looks for a takedown but Abbot sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamashita.
Tank Abbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abbot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws out a powerful jab.
Abbot throws a right and a left that Yamashita avoids nicely.
Abbot lands a nice looking body shot.
Abbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamashita takes one on the button.
Yamashita is looking to clinch but Abbot is avoiding it.
Abbot lands a jab to the nose.
Yamashita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abbot lands an overhand right.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbot sprawls well. Abbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamashita gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamashita misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamashita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abbot tries to avoid it but Yamashita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abbot to the ground. Abbot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abbot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Yamashita scores a takedown into full mount!
Yamashita won't let Abbot get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Yamashita avoids the attempt from Abbot to control.
Abbot can't escape the position.
Yamashita cracks Abbot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Abbot squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Yamashita has control of Abbot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Abbot regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Yamashita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abbot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abbot shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot is trying desperately to improve position.
Abbot tries to buck Yamashita off but he can't manage it.

Yamashita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abbot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yamashita advances to full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Yamashita looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Yamashita wants to finish this one by submission but Abbot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yamashita.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Abbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abbot!
Our winner, Tank Abbot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- The catalyst. Parker has chosen Bong Tokin Alcoholics-by the KottonmouthKings as his entrance music. 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?

Vegh
vs
Parker

190 cm
25
239 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
257 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Parker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vegh to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Parker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vegh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Parker.
Vegh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vegh wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to control Vegh's posture but Vegh avoids it.
Parker tries to improve position but can't.

Vegh has hold of Parker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Parker seems comfortable defending it but Vegh has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Parker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Parker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vegh couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Vegh!
A relieved looking Arnold Vegh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heikki
vs
Wilson

185 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikki throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heikki.
Heikki misses with a two punch combination.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Heikki lands.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson slips under a jab from Heikki.
Heikki misses the shot to the body.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Heikki misses with an uppercut.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Wilson throws a right hand that Heikki ducks under and follows up with a left that Heikki also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Heikki misses with a looping right.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Heikki is out of range.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Heikki.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Heikki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Heikki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heikki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heikki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki misses with a hook to the body
and Heikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Shane Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Heikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Heikki circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heikki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Heikki.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Heikki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Heikki counters with a left to the body.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Heikki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand but Heikki is controlling the position.
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Heikki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Heikki controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is trying to keep Heikki in close.
Heikki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heikki is controlling him.
Heikki is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Helppo Heikki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Heikki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson scores with a jab. Heikki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Heikki on that attempt.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Heikki circles away and keeps his distance.
Heikki connects with a nice looking jab.
Heikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Heikki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Heikki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikki lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heikki.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Heikki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson catches Heikki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heikki misses the jab.
Heikki slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson with a jab.

Helppo Heikki's cut is getting worse.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Heikki slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson jabs Heikki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Wilson catches Heikki right on the button with a cross.
Heikki scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heikki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws a hook but Heikki avoids it easily.
Heikki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikki scores with a body shot.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Heikki avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikki.

Heikki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Heikki manages to end up in side control.
Heikki 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.
Heikki throwing strikes but Wilson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Wilson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Heikki with a nice cross.
Heikki stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heikki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikki manages to avoid it.

Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Heikki avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Heikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Heikki blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Heikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.

Heikki breaks from the clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikki.
Heikki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
Heikki connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki misses with a hook.
Heikki keeps the fight on the outside.
Heikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shane Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heikki. Heikki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Helppo Heikki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikki is just out of range.
Heikki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heikki swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Heikki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson throws a body punch but Heikki moves out of range.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
Heikki connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson catches Heikki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heikki just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heikki.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Heikki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Heikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Heikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Heikki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heikki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Heikki's shoulder, as Heikki tries to avoid the shot.
Heikki jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson tries to clinch but Heikki moves out of range.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Heikki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heikki thows a body shot but no joy.
Heikki misses the body punch
and Heikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Heikki misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Heikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings for the body but Heikki moves out of range.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki jabs at Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a jab when Heikki was well out of range.
Heikki slips under a jab.
Heikki misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Heikki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikki.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heikki counters with a nice uppercut.
Heikki scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heikki is defended easily by Wilson.
Heikki slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Heikki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikki swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Heikki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Heikki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson.

Jeez, Helppo Heikki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Heikki misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heikki.
Heikki misses with a hook.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Heikki is avoiding it.
Heikki connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Heikki moved out of range nicely.
Heikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikki. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Heikki's shoulder, as Heikki tries to avoid the shot.
Heikki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heikki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikki looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heikki takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.

Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Heikki in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Wilson.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
Shane Wilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.