PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MarkFour Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asgeir Borgermoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Arona
vs
Borgermoen

175 cm
29
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkFour Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asgeir Borgermoen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgermoen shoots in for a double leg but Arona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borgermoen avoids the body shot from Arona.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Arona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arona falls off balance throwing a combination

and Borgermoen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arona!

Borgermoen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Borgermoen avoids the attempt from Arona to control.
Arona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Borgermoen has hold of Arona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arona is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgermoen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arona is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgermoen prevents Arona from getting the reversal.
Arona is working hard here to advance position.
Arona wants to control but Borgermoen is having none of it.
Arona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borgermoen wants to finish this one by submission but Arona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgermoen.
Borgermoen trying to control but Arona is having none of it.
Arona is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgermoen has a good base and remains in mount.
Borgermoen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona can't escape the position.

Borgermoen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arona manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgermoen moves into full mount!
Arona tries to reverse the position but Borgermoen maintains control.
Borgermoen tries to control but Arona wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona tries to lock up and control but Borgermoen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Borgermoen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arona is surviving well by controlling Borgermoen's body position as best he can.
Arona tries to reverse the position but Borgermoen maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona regains half guard.

Arona actively working from the bottom here.
Borgermoen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arona!

Borgermoen working for a submission but Arona is keeping him at bay.
Borgermoen wants to control the pace but Arona is squirming around nicely.

Borgermoen working for a submission but Arona is keeping him at bay.
Borgermoen avoids the attempt from Arona to control.
Borgermoen tries to control but Arona wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona gets back to half guard.

Arona looking for submissions off his back.
Arona trying to control here.
Arona works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borgermoen wants to pass the guard but Arona is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgermoen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgermoen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asgeir Borgermoen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Borgermoen slips a jab and a cross from Arona.
Arona lunges at Borgermoen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgermoen's hand.
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arona as he jumps to the side.
Arona thuds a left hand into Borgermoen's body.
MarkFour Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arona. Borgermoen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgermoen walks into a left hand.
Arona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borgermoen backs up against the cage.
A combination from Arona does no damage.
Borgermoen moves forwards but Arona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arona throws a series of punches but Borgermoen avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona just misses with a punch to the body.
Arona takes a swing at Borgermoen's ribcage but misses.
MarkFour Arona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgermoen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgermoen was well out of range. Poor timing from Arona.
Arona slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgermoen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MarkFour Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asgeir Borgermoen.
Arona misses the jab.
Arona lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Arona as Borgermoen shoots in.
Arona is looking to wear down Borgermoen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arona. Borgermoen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arona jabs Borgermoen to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona jabs Borgermoen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arona lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona looks to land a combination but Borgermoen avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgermoen.
Borgermoen closes the distance and clinches up with Arona, looking for a takedown. Borgermoen pushes Arona against the cage but Arona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arona lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Arona misses.
Arona lands a nice shot to the body.
Arona lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arona takes a swing at Borgermoen's ribcage but misses.
Arona scores with a hook to the body. Borgermoen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arona lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgermoen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.
Arona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borgermoen.
Borgermoen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Borgermoen.
Arona connects with a looping right hand.
Arona lands a really nice looking cross but Borgermoen seems unphased.

Borgermoen is rocked!
MarkFour Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgermoen glances at the clock... BAM! Arona nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Borgermoen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Borgermoen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MarkFour Arona!