Thralls of Fighting 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Bong Tokin Alcoholics-KottonmouthKings as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cartwright
vs
Parker

185 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
257 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Parker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
Parker stops Cartwright from standing up.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartwright tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Parker wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartwright's guard.
Parker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Parker is looking for a kimura here.

Parker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Parker wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to escape.

Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker prevents Cartwright from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Parker eventually gives up the hold.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Parker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.

Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!

Parker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cartwright to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cartwright shrugs it off.
Parker won't let Cartwright get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Parker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cartwright wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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

Parker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cartwright is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Parker looking to secure an arm triangle but Cartwright defends it well.
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!

Parker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Parker working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cartwright is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Parker 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.

Parker misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.

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

Parker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright is not content to let Parker control the position.
Cartwright pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.

Parker wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Parker trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.

Parker is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.

Parker is working for a submission of some sort.

Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker prevents Cartwright from standing back up.

Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Cartwright defends the submission attempt.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Parker has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Parker trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.

Parker looking to isolate an arm here. Cartwright doesn't see it coming and as Parker extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Parker!
Jeff Parker made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'listen kakarot i will surpass you no matter what it takes my elite bloodline shall reign supreme i pity the next mortal to step in there with the prince of all SAIYANS!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Im On One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Poe
vs
Gracie

188 cm
26
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percy Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Poe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.

Poe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Poe is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Poe! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Poe taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Gracie!
Roger Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hey Man Nice Shot by Filter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dux's choice of entrance music: Countdown to Extinction. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Aybara
vs
Dux

190 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
206 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Solid chin

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dux is fending him off so far but Aybara persists. Nope, Dux circles away and we're back to standing.
Aybara looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Dux lands a big head kick that sends Aybara tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Aybara back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Aybara is rocked!

It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Aybara out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tragon Dux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Bob
vs
Mayer

180 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

167 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Florian Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bob with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayer!
Bob wants to clinch.

Mayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bob tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayer is in Bob's guard.
Bob trying to control the position.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayer.

Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayer content to stall in guard here.
Bob working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is striking off his back. Mayer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Mayer in his half guard.
Mayer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bob trying to control but Mayer postures up.

Mayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bob to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Mayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bob defends it nicely.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.

Bob 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.
Bob passes into half guard.
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!
Mayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bob's back!
Bob manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayer's guard. Nice work there by Bob.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Bob showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bob dives into side control.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bob decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mayer to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayer throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Mayer throws a series of strikes that have Bob backpedaling.
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 Big Bob will probably get the nod.
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.

Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.

Bob scores a takedown into full mount!

Bob working for a guillotine from mount but Mayer is in no mood to give up.
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bob postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayer looks a forlorn figure.
Mayer is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayer has given up his back here.

Bob working for the choke.

Mayer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bob's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Mayer trying to control the hands but Bob breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bob kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mayer can't escape the position.

Mayer showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer is holding onto Bob's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Bob wants to control but Mayer is keeping busy.
Mayer wants to escape the position.
Bob controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mayer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bob to the mat! Bob manages to get full guard.

Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mayer stands and steps away. Bob gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Mayer instigates a clinch.

Bob successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob has a closed guard, preventing Mayer from standing up.

Bob has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bob closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayer, who protects the arm well.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayer is not content to let Bob control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bob dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bob tries to clinch but Mayer moves away

and Mayer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mayer.
Mayer is looking for a takedown.

Mayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mayer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bob to the ground. Mayer is now in Bob's guard.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Mayer content to stall in guard here.
Mayer looking to sit in guard and control but Bob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayer's head.

Mayer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bob escapes and throws Mayer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.

Bob stands up and beckons Mayer to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayer.
Bob tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it.

Mayer feints and as Bob raises his hands in defense, Mayer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wants to stand but Bob has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bob is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayer is just riding it out for now. Bob eventually gives up the hold.
Bob wants to take a breather but Mayer is having none of it.
Big Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bob wants to take a breather but Mayer is having none of it.
Florian Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Bob.
Mayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Florian Mayer.
I think Bob 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Breivik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jass
vs
Breivik

195 cm
27
224 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

205 cm
23
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Breivik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Jass misses.
Jass tries to score with a low kick but Breivik moves his leg out of the way.
Jass tries to clinch up but Breivik circles away and keeps his distance.
Jass fails with the takedown
and Breivik counters with a straight right hand.
Jass tries to clinch there but Breivik circles away.
Jass misses with a head kick.
Jass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hugh Jass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jass throws a right and a left that Breivik avoids nicely.
Jass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jass rushes Breivik and presses him up against the cage.
Jass is trying to stall.

Jass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breivik connects with a right hand. Jass shakes it off.
Jass tries a head kick but it misses.
Breivik blocks a head kick by Jass.
Jass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jass is looking to land body kicks.

Jass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Breivik is looking to break free of the clinch but Jass has double underhooks.

Jass lands a takedown into guard.
Jass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jass wants to control from the top but Breivik keeps moving.
Jass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Breivik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jass just wasn't active enough.
Breivik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jass throws a head kick that misses.
Jass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breivik defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass throws a sloppy head kick and Breivik moves out of range easily.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Breivik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breivik wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jass fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Jass.
Jass throws a head kick but Breivik moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Breivik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jass takes one on the button.
Jass is looking to clinch.
Jass throws a head kick that half lands.
Jass tries to clinch there but Breivik circles away.
Jass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jass takes one on the button.
Ronnie Breivik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breivik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jass dominated that 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.

Jass connects with a high kick.

Jass dives in and scores a takedown into Breivik's guard.
Jass wants to control from the top but Breivik keeps moving.

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

Breivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass throws a sloppy head kick and Breivik moves out of range easily.
Breivik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jass tries to clinch but Breivik moves out of range.
Breivik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jass tries a head kick but it misses.
Jass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breivik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jass has a takedown stuffed.
Jass misses with the combination.
Breivik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breivik lands a slapping body shot.
Breivik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jass throws a head kick that misses.
Jass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Breivik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jass is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breivik avoids the head kick by Jass.
Jass throws a sloppy head kick and Breivik moves out of range easily.
Jass misses with a head kick.
Jass cracks the inside of Breivik's front leg.
Breivik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breivik jabs Jass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Breivik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breivik stuffs the takedown attempt from Jass. Jass gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Jass moves into the clinch.

Jass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hugh Jass is winning the standup battle so far.
Breivik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breivik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breivik cracks Jass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hugh Jass will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jass fails with a takedown attempt.
Jass throws a chopping leg kick but Breivik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Breivik circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Jass does no damage.
Jass tries to clinch up but Breivik circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breivik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jass's head backwards.
Breivik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass throws a combination that misses
letting Breivik counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jass is defended easily by Breivik.
Breivik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jass.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breivik keeps the fight on the outside.
Jass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jass moves in looking to clinch but Breivik pushes him off.
Jass tries a head kick but it misses.
Jass looks to land a combination but Breivik avoids it well.
Jass tries to close the distance and clinch but Breivik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jass misses with a leg kick.
Jass tries to close the distance and clinch but Breivik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breivik with a nice cross.
Jass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Breivik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Breivik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Breivik counters with a nice uppercut.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Breivik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breivik keeps the fight on the outside.
Jass has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass shoots in but no luck this time.
Breivik's corner calls for a 1-2. Breivik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hugh Jass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breivik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jass tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breivik scores with a punch to the head.
Ronnie Breivik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breivik scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Breivik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jass!

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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matiss's choice of entrance music: Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mario Matiss was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Heikki
vs
Matiss

185 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Matiss!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.

Matiss lands a big head kick that sends Heikki tumbling to the mat! Matiss takes a step backwards and waves Heikki back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Heikki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikki throws out the jab.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Matiss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heikki blocks a low kick nicely.
Heikki misses with a series of wild punches.
Matiss throws a head kick but Heikki moves out of range.
Matiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikki circles away.
Heikki avoids the head kick by Matiss.
Heikki thows a body shot but no joy.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Heikki both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Heikki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heikki lands in his opponent's guard.
Heikki preventing the sweep.
Heikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Matiss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Matiss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heikki defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
Heikki won't allow Matiss to get back to his feet.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matiss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikki is aware though and is defending well.
Heikki won't allow Matiss to sweep him here.
Heikki chips away with some ground and pound.
Heikki advances to half guard.

Heikki is working for a kimura but Matiss is defending it quite comfortably.

Matiss kicks off Heikki and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki throws a right hand that Matiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Matiss also avoids with ease.

Matiss clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Heikki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matiss.
Matiss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matiss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matiss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Helppo Heikki's cut is getting worse.
Matiss misses with a knee strike.
Matiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matiss trying to land knees to the body.

Heikki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matiss regains guard.
Heikki wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikki works over Matiss with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heikki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Matiss throws his legs up looking for a submission but Heikki uses it to pass to side control.
Matiss throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Matiss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matiss wants to control but Heikki postures up.
Matiss is working to avoid the ground and pound but Heikki connects with a decent elbow.
Matiss taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matiss is trying to control Heikki's posture but Heikki avoids it.
Heikki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matiss some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Matiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matiss misses with a low kick.
Matiss motions for Heikki to come forward. Matiss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heikki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heikki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matiss.
Heikki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matiss in his tracks.
Heikki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Matiss tries to clinch there but Heikki circles away.
Heikki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikki lands a head shot.
Matiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heikki.
Heikki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki looks to score with a jab to the body but Matiss is just out of range.
Matiss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heikki lands a glancing blow to the side of Matiss's head.
Matiss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heikki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matiss is looking to slow Heikki down with leg kicks.
Matiss throws a head kick but Heikki moves out of range.
Heikki throws a lazy right hand but Matiss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikki scores with a jab to the body.
Matiss is looking to clinch.
Heikki circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki moves out of range of the body kick.

Heikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Heikki.
Matiss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Matiss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heikki defends it easily.
Heikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Matiss wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matiss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Mario Matiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Heikki.
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Heikki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mario Matiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Heikki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heikki lands in his opponent's guard.
Matiss has momentary wrist control but Heikki slips an elbow through the middle.
Heikki wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.

Matiss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki forces his way into half guard.
Matiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Matiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Heikki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heikki lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heikki working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helppo Heikki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A lazy left from Heikki finds it's target.
Matiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matiss throws a wild body kick that Heikki sees coming a mile off.
Heikki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matiss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matiss lands a head kick!
Matiss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heikki.
Heikki avoids the head kick by Matiss.
Matiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matiss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heikki keeps the fight on the outside.
Matiss throws the kick towards the body but Heikki avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss throws out a leg kick but Heikki moves out of range and Matiss only half commits.
Heikki blocks the body kick.
Heikki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matiss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Heikki misses.
Heikki lands with a right hand.
Heikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heikki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matiss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heikki jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Matiss lands but Heikki takes it in his stride.
Matiss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heikki.
Matiss throws a low kick but Heikki moves out of range easily.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Matiss throws a nice head kick!

Helppo Heikki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick misses from Matiss.
Heikki catches Matiss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Matiss enables Heikki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matiss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Heikki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heikki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki pushes down on Matiss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matiss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Heikki seems to be working for a kimura but Matiss defends the submission attempt.
Heikki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heikki wants to control but Matiss is keeping him busy.
Heikki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matiss to regain full guard.

Matiss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikki is aware though and is defending well.
Heikki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heikki trying to control but Matiss is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matiss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Matiss working for a triangle but Heikki defends it easily.
Heikki landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matiss has his foot on Heikki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heikki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heikki working some strikes from top position.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Helppo Heikki.
I think Heikki 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Helppo Heikki!