PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Storm Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Aurelius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aurelius
vs
Head

177 cm
29
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
30
150 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Storm Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aurelius drives through with a takedown into Head's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Head wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Aurelius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aurelius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Aurelius drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Aurelius off! Aurelius jumps back into Head's guard.
Aurelius pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Aurelius is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Head trying to hold on to Aurelius's head to control him but Aurelius postures up.
Head won't allow Aurelius to pass to mount.
Head is looking to control Aurelius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Head avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to get back to full guard.

Aurelius is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelius to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aurelius prevents Head from improving his position.

Aurelius is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.

Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.
Aurelius moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aurelius working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Head looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aurelius! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Storm Aurelius!