PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 4613 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methodius Abilio (ranked 4703 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Vandam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vandam
vs
Abilio

180 cm
43
179 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

172 cm
25
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Vandam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Methodius Abilio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandam blocks a head kick by Abilio.

Vandam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abilio was covering up waiting for the punch and Vandam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abilio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vandam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vandam taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abilio is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam just content to control the position.
Abilio is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control.
Abilio can't do much from the bottom here.

Vandam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abilio is letting Vandam control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vandam is trying to get an arm triangle but Abilio is defending well.
Abilio is looking for a sweep.
Abilio wants to control but Vandam postures up.
Abilio is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Vandam stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abilio tries to buck Vandam off but Vandam is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Abilio's face as Vandam controls the position.
Further stalling from Vandam.
Vandam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vandam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Vandam stalls from top position.
Vandam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abilio for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abilio throws a sloppy body shot

and Vandam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abilio's guard.
Vandam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vandam stopping the sweep attempt from Abilio.
Abilio being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abilio trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam stays in close to Abilio's body and controls the position.
Abilio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vandam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Abilio is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam stalling.
Vandam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vandam content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Abilio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vandam is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abilio prevents Vandam from taking his back.

Vandam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vandam controlling from the full mount.
Abilio tries to hold on but Vandam pushes him away.
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abilio tries to reverse the position but Vandam maintains control.
Abilio wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vandam.
Abilio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vandam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abilio tries to lock up and control but Vandam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vandam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Abilio is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vandam controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Vandam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vandam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abilio tries to get to full guard but Vandam has control of the leg.
Abilio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abilio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vandam jumps into side control!
Vandam in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abilio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vandam is taking a breather. Abilio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abilio tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Billy Vandam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vandam wants to free his trapped foot but Abilio is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Vandam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abilio is just riding it out for now. Vandam eventually gives up the hold.
Vandam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vandam continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abilio trying to get back to full guard but Vandam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abilio is desperately trying to improve his position but Vandam has a good base and remains in mount.
Vandam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abilio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vandam controlling his opponent.
Vandam prevents Abilio from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandam controlling from mount.

Abilio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vandam.
Abilio tries to reverse the position but Vandam maintains control.
Vandam avoids the attempt from Abilio to control.
Vandam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abilio can do to turn this around?
Vandam content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Methodius Abilio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Vandam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vandam, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Vandam!
Billy Vandam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.