PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitus Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Armas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavnetski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - get it on the floor. Armas has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shavnetski
vs
Armas

190 cm
23
285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitus Shavnetski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Armas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shavnetski moves into range and clinches up with Armas.
Armas is trying to drag Shavnetski to the mat but Shavnetski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavnetski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Shavnetski manages to break the clinch.

Shavnetski closes the distance and pushes Armas back into the cage.
Armas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shavnetski walks away with a smile on his face. Armas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Armas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavnetski defends it nicely.
Armas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavnetski's waist but Shavnetski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armas off to one side.
Shavnetski misses with a few strikes there.
Shavnetski tries a head kick but it misses.
Armas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shavnetski throws out the jab.
Shavnetski throws a low kick but Armas avoids it.
Armas shoots for a takedown but Shavnetski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Shavnetski does no damage.
Shavnetski cracks the inside of Armas's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavnetski.
Armas looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Shavnetski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shavnetski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavnetski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shavnetski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shavnetski circles away.
Shavnetski thuds a left hand into Armas's body.
Shavnetski stalks Armas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armas's face. Armas staggers backwards, shaken.
Shavnetski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavnetski cracks Armas with an open hand slap.

Shavnetski gets a clinch.

Shavnetski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands a head shot.
Shavnetski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Shavnetski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armas can't fight it off and eventually Shavnetski manages to take the fight to the floor. Armas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shavnetski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shavnetski lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armas trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shavnetski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shavnetski wants to control from the top but Armas keeps moving.
Armas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavnetski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armas's head.

Shavnetski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Armas looking for a guillotine here but Shavnetski defends easily.
Shavnetski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski wants to stand but Armas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Shavnetski moves into the clinch.
Armas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Shavnetski.

Armas lands a takedown into guard.
Shavnetski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shavnetski looking for a sweep. Not yet Shavnetski, not yet.
Shavnetski wants to stand and escape but Armas is having none of it.
Armas trying to control but Shavnetski is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armas advances to half guard.
Armas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shavnetski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armas dives in and grabs Shavnetski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavnetski pushes down on Armas's head and hops out.
Shavnetski connects with a single shot there.
Shavnetski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shavnetski throws a series of punches but Armas moves out of range.
Igor Armas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Shavnetski there.
Shavnetski throws a nice looking combination but Armas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armas shoots in for a double leg but Shavnetski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shavnetski pushes Armas away with a front kick.
Shavnetski throws a series of strikes that have Armas backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitus Shavnetski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shavnetski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shavnetski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armas is working for takedown but Shavnetski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shavnetski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shavnetski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Shavnetski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shavnetski 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.
Shavnetski working Armas over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armas is adopting a defensive guard.
Shavnetski tries to stand but Armas is controlling from the bottom.

Armas wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavnetski but Shavnetski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armas.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Shavnetski lands a slapping body shot.
Armas shoots in and drives through. Shavnetski sprawls well.
Shavnetski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armas can do to turn this around?
Shavnetski lands the left hand.
Shavnetski lands with an overhand left.
Shavnetski cracks Armas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavnetski defends it nicely.
Shavnetski lands with a straight right. Armas didn't see that one coming.
Shavnetski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Shavnetski.
Vitus Shavnetski is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Shavnetski misses.
Shavnetski throws a combination. Armas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shavnetski stuffs the takedown attempt from Armas. Armas gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski scores with a three punch combo!
Armas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavnetski as he jumps to the side.
Shavnetski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vitus Shavnetski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shavnetski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shavnetski throws a right hand that Armas ducks under and follows up with a left that Armas also avoids with ease.
Armas shoots in for a takedown but Shavnetski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armas shoots for a double leg takedown but Shavnetski sprawls well. He's pushed Armas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Armas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shavnetski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shavnetski tries to bench press Armas off him but Armas keeps the position.

Armas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shavnetski is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Armas is trying to get an arm triangle but Shavnetski is defending well.

Armas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shavnetski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Armas's guard! Nice work there by Shavnetski!

Armas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shavnetski escapes and throws Armas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Armas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armas struggling a bit here.
Shavnetski is putting a hurting on Armas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armas wants to control but Shavnetski postures up.
Armas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shavnetski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Armas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armas is desperately trying to improve his position but Shavnetski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitus Shavnetski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shavnetski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shavnetski throws a head kick but Armas moves out of range.
Shavnetski misses with a two punch combination.

Armas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavnetski smiles and moves away.
Vitus Shavnetski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavnetski digs a good hook to Armas's body.
Armas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shavnetski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shavnetski tries to clinch but Armas moves out of range.
Armas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Armas with that takedown attempt.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Armas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shavnetski has closed the distance and engaged Armas in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armas as Shavnetski tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski is trying to drag Armas to the mat but Armas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shavnetski fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Shavnetski has closed the distance and engaged Armas in a clinch.
Shavnetski scores with a knee to the head.
Armas tries for a takedown but Shavnetski manages to get underhooks.
Armas avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands an elbow that stopped Armas in his tracks for a moment.
Shavnetski prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavnetski has had enough of the clinch but Armas keeps him there for the moment.
Armas has Shavnetski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shavnetski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shavnetski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shavnetski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armas backwards.
Shavnetski prevents the takedown attempt.
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shavnetski looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armas has hold of one of Shavnetski's legs. Shavnetski is fighting the takedown attempt but Armas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shavnetski lands an upkick as Armas stands over him.
Shavnetski trying to control the position.
Shavnetski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shavnetski is trying to control the position but Armas postures up.
Shavnetski 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.
Shavnetski trying to keep a closed guard but Armas is proving a slippery customer.
Armas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shavnetski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armas looks for a takedown but Shavnetski sprawls well.
Shavnetski misses with the combination.
A combination from Shavnetski does no damage.
Shavnetski stuffs the takedown.
Shavnetski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vitus Shavnetski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shavnetski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Armas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavnetski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Shavnetski breaks the clinch.
Armas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shavnetski. Shavnetski obviously looking to wear him down.
Shavnetski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shavnetski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armas tries to pull guard but Shavnetski holds him up against the cage and eventually Armas drops back down to his feet.
Shavnetski trying to control the position but instead, Armas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shavnetski into the cage.
Igor Armas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shavnetski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavnetski connects with a looping right hand.
Shavnetski lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shavnetski, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armas.

Shavnetski moves into range and clinches up with Armas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitus Shavnetski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shavnetski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitus Shavnetski!