PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Be Touched. Ahellno has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shadow
vs
H Ahellno

175 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
186 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

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Solid boxing
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow wants to clinch.
Ahellno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahellno misses with an uppercut

and Shadow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahellno won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ahellno is trying to buck Shadow off.
Ahellno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahellno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shadow working the head and body with strikes.

Shadow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahellno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shadow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ahellno tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow cracks Ahellno with a big elbow.
Shadow controls the position.
Ahellno taking a bit of punishment here - Shadow scoring with strikes.
Ahellno tries to improve position but can't.
Shadow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shadow looks up at the clock and then as Ahellno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shadow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahellno can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahellno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shadow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ahellno tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahellno is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shadow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shadow lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahellno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shadow not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is pressing down on Ahellno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahellno is holding on for now.
Ahellno is trying to stand back up but Shadow is controlling him
Shadow throwing shots but Ahellno is blocking nicely.
Shadow slips a nice elbow through Ahellno's hands, connecting with Ahellno's forehead.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet.

Shadow wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahellno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shadow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ahellno pushes Shadow off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Ahellno misses with a looping right.
Ahellno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Shadow feints and as Ahellno raises his hands in defense, Shadow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow trying to control but Ahellno is working from the bottom.
Ahellno is looking to stand up but Shadow isn't so interested in that idea.
Ahellno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ahellno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shadow defends it easily.
Shadow lands a couple of digs.

Ahellno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shadow is aware though and is defending well.

Shadow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahellno looking to control.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet but Shadow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Shadow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow wants to pass the guard but Ahellno is keeping the position.
Shadow chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahellno wants to stand up but Shadow is controlling him.
Shadow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shadow postures up and lands a big shot to Ahellno's brow.
Ahellno has momentary wrist control but Shadow slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shadow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shadow looks to land a right hand but Ahellno moved out of range.
Ahellno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shadow in his tracks.
Shadow dives in and grabs Ahellno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahellno pushes down on Shadow's head and hops out.
Shadow wants to clinch.
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahellno was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.

Shadow instigates a clinch.

Ahellno gets control of Shadow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahellno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahellno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shadow.
Shadow stops Ahellno from standing up.

Ahellno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shadow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shadow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shadow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahellno's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow postures up in Ahellno's guard and throws a big left but Ahellno blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shadow looking to sit in guard and control but Ahellno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ahellno wants to stand but Shadow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shadow controls Ahellno momentarily but Ahellno frees himself.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ahellno stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahellno.
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Ahellno.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Shadow.
A jab from Ahellno misses.
Ahellno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shadow lands an overhand right.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahellno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow scores with a leg kick.
Ahellno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Ahellno avoids them all with ease.
Ahellno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow.
Ahellno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shadow misses.
Ahellno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Ahellno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shadow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahellno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Ahellno.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahellno moves away.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahellno moves away.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Ahellno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ahellno blocks the low kick.

Shadow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!

Ahellno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shadow stops Ahellno from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ahellno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shadow is aware though and is defending well.

Ahellno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahellno is breathing heavily.
Ahellno keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Shadow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shadow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahellno keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.

Ahellno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shadow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shadow wants to control from the top but Ahellno keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shadow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shadow throws a shot from downtown. Ahellno moves away and avoids it.
Ahellno misses with a leg kick.
Ahellno lands with a straight right. Shadow didn't see that one coming.
Shadow shoots in for a double leg but Ahellno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill H Ahellno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shadow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahellno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Shadow misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ahellno. No joy for Shadow on that attempt.
Shadow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahellno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahellno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ahellno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shadow slips under a jab.
Shadow throws a right hand that Ahellno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahellno also avoids with ease.
Ahellno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahellno catches Shadow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahellno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahellno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahellno.
Shadow shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahellno sprawls well. He's pushed Shadow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahellno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadow circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahellno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Shadow is predictable there
enabling Ahellno to counter with a crisp jab.

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!
Shadow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shadow misses with a leg kick
and Ahellno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Shadow misses.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Ahellno throws a right hand that misses
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahellno defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahellno misses with an uppercut.
Shadow shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahellno tries to sprawl out of it but Shadow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ahellno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahellno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shadow under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno misses with a straight left.
Ahellno throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Ahellno.
Shadow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahellno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Ahellno.
Bill H Ahellno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shadow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahellno misses with a low kick.
Ahellno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahellno lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ahellno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shadow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow postures up.
Bill Shadow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shadow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahellno's guard.
Bill Shadow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahellno wants to get back to his feet.
Ahellno is looking to improve his position.
Ahellno is refusing to be controlled, as Shadow sits in half guard.
Ahellno wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahellno is trying to stand up here but Shadow is controlling him well.
Shadow controlling the action here.
Ahellno is refusing to be controlled, as Shadow sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill H Ahellno.
I think Shadow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Shadow!
A victorious Bill Shadow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.