PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yka Viidakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyde has chosen Psycho Man as his entrance music. Scott Hyde is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Viidakko
vs
Hyde

225 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yka Viidakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hyde 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.
Hyde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viidakko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hyde wants to control from the top but Viidakko keeps moving.
Hyde wants to pass the guard but Viidakko is keeping the position.
Viidakko looking to control.
Viidakko keeping moving, preventing Hyde from controlling successfully.
Viidakko keeping full guard, as Hyde tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

and Hyde counters with a single leg into guard. Viidakko didn't expect that.
Viidakko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hyde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viidakko is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viidakko trying to control the position.
Hyde being controlled here momentarily.
Hyde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hyde goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viidakko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hyde but great work by Viidakko.
Hyde is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viidakko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hyde wants to get back to full guard.

Hyde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hyde is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Viidakko won't allow Hyde to sweep him here.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Viidakko from controlling successfully.

Hyde has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Viidakko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hyde has tightened it up now! Viidakko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Hyde!