PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Arlowski
vs
DeSimone

198 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlowski cracks the inside of DeSimone's front leg.
Arlowski dodges the punch combination from DeSimone.
Arlowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSimone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlowski sprawls well. Arlowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSimone gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and DeSimone moves out of range easily.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and DeSimone moves out of range easily.
DeSimone avoids the head kick by Arlowski.
Arlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSimone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlowski moves away.
Arlowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DeSimone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

DeSimone seems to be working for a kimura but Arlowski defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSimone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arlowski wants to control but DeSimone is keeping busy.
DeSimone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSimone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

DeSimone 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.
DeSimone winds up and cracks Arlowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSimone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

DeSimone wants to work for an arm triangle but Arlowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSimone is looking to advance position but Arlowski won't allow it.
DeSimone is thwarting Arlowski's attempts to control the position.

DeSimone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSimone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlowski keeps working.
DeSimone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSimone wants to control but Arlowski is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arlowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeSimone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Arlowski.
DeSimone looks gassed!
Arlowski throws a hook but DeSimone avoids it easily.
Arlowski misses with a double jab.
Arlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ron Arlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSimone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSimone dives in and grabs Arlowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlowski pushes down on DeSimone's head and hops out.
Arlowski lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Arlowski.
DeSimone ducks under a wild hook from Arlowski.
Arlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSimone. DeSimone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlowski lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSimone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeSimone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSimone shoots in and drives through. Arlowski sprawls well.
Arlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

DeSimone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSimone slips a nice elbow through Arlowski's hands, connecting with Arlowski's forehead.
DeSimone is taking a breather. Arlowski 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

DeSimone is looking for a kimura here.
DeSimone prevents Arlowski from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric DeSimone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeSimone throws out a loose jab but Arlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSimone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arlowski swivels and escapes.
Arlowski lands with a kick to the temple. DeSimone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Arlowski.
DeSimone misses with a double jab
and Arlowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlowski stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Arlowski slams his shin into DeSimone's torso.
DeSimone looks for a takedown but Arlowski sprawls well.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric DeSimone.
DeSimone looks for a takedown but Arlowski sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlowski looks for the body kick but DeSimone saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSimone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arlowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSimone tries to bum rush Arlowski with a series of wild strikes but Arlowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arlowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeSimone's head backwards.
Arlowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arlowski misses with a head kick.
Arlowski lands with a nice combination. DeSimone backs away looking to recover.
Arlowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeSimone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlowski throws a head kick but DeSimone moves out of range.

DeSimone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arlowski's guard.
DeSimone landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski looking to control.
DeSimone lands a couple of digs.
Arlowski trying to keep a closed guard but DeSimone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSimone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSimone stands and throws Arlowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeSimone lands a decent elbow from side control.

DeSimone has an Americana. Arlowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DeSimone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DeSimone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric DeSimone!