PBP Commentary

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

Arona
vs
McLeftout

179 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
152 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie McLeftout!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLeftout shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McLeftout was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McLeftout avoids the attempt from Arona to control.
McLeftout trying to control but Arona is having none of it.
McLeftout throwing strikes here but Arona is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McLeftout unloading with bombs!
McLeftout throws some wild stikes that Arona manages to avoid easily.
McLeftout looking to control but Arona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arona tries to lock up and control but McLeftout gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLeftout looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McLeftout is trying to control here but Arona has managed to regain half guard.
McLeftout thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arona's head.
McLeftout seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McLeftout missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arona pushes McLeftout off looking to stand but McLeftout dives back in and keeps control.
McLeftout is looking to take a break and control but Arona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arona wants to control but McLeftout is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arona is pressing down on McLeftout's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLeftout trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
McLeftout wants to stand but Arona has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout postures up in Arona's guard and throws a big left but Arona blocks it.
Arona is trying to control the position but McLeftout postures up.
McLeftout looking to pass the guard.

McLeftout is posturing up here but Arona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McLeftout tries to roll out but it's too tight and McLeftout has to tap! Slick submission there by Arona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Arona!