PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Arona (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.

Michaels
vs
Arona

176 cm
24
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Arona scores with a punch to the head.
Arona cracks Michaels with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Arona moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Arona slips the punch.
Arona looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Arona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Arona misses.

Michaels scores a takedown into full mount!

Michaels goes for an armbar but Arona turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arona.

Arona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels is trying to keep Arona in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.

Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Arona from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Michaels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Michaels misses.

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.
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Arona sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels cracks Arona with a good jab.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arona lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arona!
Michaels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arona tries to avoid it but Michaels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arona to the ground. Arona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arona as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona lands with a right hand.
Jon Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
Arona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Arona there.
Michaels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Michaels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Michaels is rocked!
Arona drops Michaels with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Michaels! Arona dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jon Arona!