PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Arson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arson
vs
Heathen

190 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

206 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Van Arson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Heathen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heathen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arson misses with a takedown attempt - Heathen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arson shoots in for a takedown but Heathen shows good takedown defense.

Arson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heathen's guard.
Arson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heathen's guard.
Arson trying to mount his opponent but Heathen defends it.
Heathen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arson.

Heathen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heathen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen keeping full guard, as Arson tries to pass.
Arson trying to control but Heathen is working from the bottom.
Arson won't allow Heathen to sweep him here.

Arson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heathen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arson has managed to get both his arms back between Heathen's legs - danger averted.
Arson trying to control but Heathen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Arson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heathen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arson, into his guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heathen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heathen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heathen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heathen is looking to work some ground and pound but Arson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson working a defensive guard here.
Arson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heathen throws a strike but Arson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arson stands and throws Heathen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Arson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Arson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heathen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Heathen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heathen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arson throwing shots but Heathen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heathen misses with a takedown

and Arson counters with a shoot takedown. Heathen fights it but they end up in guard.
Arson trying to control but Heathen is working from the bottom.
Arson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Arson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heathen sees it coming and defends easily.

Heathen is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.

Heathen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arson is working for a submission of some sort.
Heathen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arson.

Heathen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Arson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Arson takes Heathen's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Heathen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Heathen showing good submission defense here.
Heathen is keeping busy.
Arson not allowing Heathen to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arson looking for the choke but no joy.

Heathen showing good submission defense here.
Arson doesn't have the hooks in and Heathen manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heathen postures up.
Heathen won't allow Arson to get back to his feet.
Heathen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heathen thows a big elbow that misses.

Arson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heathen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Arson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heathen defends well.

Arson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Arson 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. And we move into the final round!

Arson misses with a takedown
and Arson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heathen wants to clinch

and Arson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Heathen is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arson wants to control but Heathen is keeping him busy.
Arson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Arson is looking for a kimura but Heathen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
Heathen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Arson wants to work for an arm triangle but Heathen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Heathen looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heathen sees it coming and defends easily.
Heathen trying to hold on to Arson's head to control him but Arson postures up.
Arson is trying to control the action in half guard but Heathen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heathen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Arson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heathen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heathen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heathen keeping full guard, as Arson tries to pass.
Arson passes Heathen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heathen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arson is pressing down on Heathen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heathen is holding on for now.
Van Arson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heathen keeps working.
Jared Heathen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arson prevents Heathen from improving his position.
Arson is trying to control. Heathen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arson not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Van Arson just wasn't active enough.
Heathen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arson misses with a takedown

and Heathen counters by moving into the clinch.
Heathen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heathen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Arson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heathen looks to throw the jab but Arson is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Heathen misses

and Arson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Heathen has an active guard here but Arson has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Arson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arson, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Arson!