PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George AKA ProActive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laruso has chosen Act a Fool--Flosstradamus as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

AKA ProActive
vs
Laruso

183 cm
20
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
23
141 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George AKA ProActive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AKA ProActive avoids the head kick by Laruso .
Laruso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laruso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Laruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Laruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laruso lands a head kick!
Laruso throws a hook but AKA ProActive blocks it.
Laruso has his takedown stuffed

and AKA ProActive counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laruso won't be happy with that.
AKA ProActive prevents Laruso from escaping the position.

Laruso sneaks out the side door and pushes AKA ProActive away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AKA ProActive slips under a jab from Laruso .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso lands a head kick!
Laruso throws a head kick that misses

and AKA ProActive decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laruso 's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laruso looks gassed!
AKA ProActive stays in close to Laruso 's body and controls the position.
Laruso working a defensive guard here.

AKA ProActive thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laruso wants to stand up but AKA ProActive is controlling him.
AKA ProActive passes easily into side control. Nice work.
AKA ProActive working the ground and pound.
AKA ProActive throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laruso is trying to buck AKA ProActive off.
AKA ProActive lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
AKA ProActive wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laruso keeps working.
Check out the look on AKA ProActive's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Laruso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but AKA ProActive is controlling him well.
Check out the look on AKA ProActive's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AKA ProActive is working Laruso over with some ground and pound from side control.
AKA ProActive is chipping away with strikes.
Laruso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
AKA ProActive in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
AKA ProActive working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laruso is trying to buck AKA ProActive off.
AKA ProActive looks up at the clock and then as Laruso takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, AKA ProActive smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
AKA ProActive wants to control but Laruso is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
AKA ProActive just content to control the position.
AKA ProActive working the ground and pound.
AKA ProActive working the ground and pound from side control.
Laruso is pushing AKA ProActive's head away, looking to escape. AKA ProActive manages to hold on to the position though.
AKA ProActive landing strikes.
AKA ProActive scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laruso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Laruso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Laruso throws a head kick that misses.
AKA ProActive stuns Laruso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AKA ProActive has his takedown stuffed
and Laruso counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Laruso misses

so AKA ProActive counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laruso is looking to stand up but AKA ProActive isn't so interested in that idea.
AKA ProActive with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AKA ProActive accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laruso wants to stand but AKA ProActive is controlling the position.
AKA ProActive sitting in guard here, content to control.
AKA ProActive has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
AKA ProActive pushing down on Laruso 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AKA ProActive wants to control but Laruso is keeping him busy.
AKA ProActive throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laruso looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George AKA ProActive dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

AKA ProActive is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laruso 's half guard.
Laruso is trying to maintain the position but AKA ProActive is very close to passing his half guard.
AKA ProActive trying to control the action but Laruso is working from the bottom.
Laruso has hold of AKA ProActive's hands but AKA ProActive slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
AKA ProActive looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

AKA ProActive is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
AKA ProActive takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
AKA ProActive not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso is refusing to be controlled, as AKA ProActive sits in half guard.
Laruso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

AKA ProActive is working for a submission of some sort.
Laruso is trying to stand.
Laruso is refusing to be controlled, as AKA ProActive sits in half guard.
AKA ProActive scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
AKA ProActive keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laruso blocking the ground and pound attempt from AKA ProActive.

AKA ProActive is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laruso defends it well.
AKA ProActive not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laruso is trying to stand back up but AKA ProActive is controlling him
George AKA ProActive overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AKA ProActive missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laruso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
AKA ProActive prevents Laruso from standing back up.
Laruso is breathing heavily.
AKA ProActive wants to control but Laruso is keeping him busy.
Laruso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from AKA ProActive.

AKA ProActive is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laruso sees it coming and defends easily.
AKA ProActive is looking to advance position but Laruso won't allow it.
Laruso pushes AKA ProActive off looking to stand but AKA ProActive dives back in and keeps control.
AKA ProActive trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive wants to free his trapped foot but Laruso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
AKA ProActive prevents Laruso from standing back up.

AKA ProActive wants to work for an arm triangle but Laruso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
AKA ProActive lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
AKA ProActive is looking to advance position but Laruso won't allow it.
AKA ProActive seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laruso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laruso pushes AKA ProActive off looking to stand but AKA ProActive dives back in and keeps control.
AKA ProActive tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laruso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. AKA ProActive connects with a nice short shot to Laruso 's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Laruso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but AKA ProActive pulls his head out easily.
AKA ProActive winds up and cracks Laruso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laruso wants to get back to his feet.
AKA ProActive wants to pass to mount but Laruso is defending the position.
AKA ProActive performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laruso trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AKA ProActive tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George AKA ProActive dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

AKA ProActive shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laruso 's guard.
AKA ProActive trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.
AKA ProActive distracts Laruso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laruso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AKA ProActive is controlling him.
AKA ProActive is stalling in the full guard.
Laruso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laruso wants to stand up but AKA ProActive is controlling him.
Laruso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AKA ProActive thows a big elbow that misses.
AKA ProActive slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AKA ProActive tries to advance to mount but Laruso denies him.
AKA ProActive connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laruso some visible discomfort.
Laruso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
AKA ProActive lands a nice forearm strike.
Laruso is trying to improve his position.
AKA ProActive wants to control but Laruso is keeping him busy.
Laruso tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
AKA ProActive lands an elbow.
AKA ProActive moves into full mount!
AKA ProActive postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laruso looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive scores with a couple of good head shots there.
AKA ProActive lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Laruso taking shots to the head.
AKA ProActive punishing his opponent with strikes.
AKA ProActive breaks from Laruso 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Laruso is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
AKA ProActive can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laruso is looking to escape.
Laruso squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laruso is trying to escape the mount.
AKA ProActive connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
AKA ProActive lands a big shot there that rocks Laruso but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
AKA ProActive tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
AKA ProActive cracks Laruso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
AKA ProActive can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laruso is looking to escape.
The referee warns Laruso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
AKA ProActive landing punches.
Laruso tries to lock up and control but AKA ProActive gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
AKA ProActive landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

AKA ProActive is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laruso can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laruso is trying to stand up.
George AKA ProActive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laruso taking shots to the head.
Daniel Laruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AKA ProActive wants to control the pace but Laruso is squirming around nicely.
Laruso squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
AKA ProActive controlling the pace for now.
AKA ProActive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laruso can do to turn this around?
AKA ProActive lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
George AKA ProActive showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AKA ProActive, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George AKA ProActive!