PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aragorn Arathorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arathorm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aragorn Soundtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arathorm
vs
Maurer

172 cm
28
196 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aragorn Arathorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Maurer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arathorm shoots in and bounces Maurer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arathorm postures up and lands a big shot to Maurer's brow.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Maurer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arathorm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Maurer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arathorm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maurer wants to sweep here but Arathorm controlling him for the moment.

Maurer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arathorm defends well.
Arathorm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maurer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arathorm works over Maurer with some ground and pound from guard.
Arathorm scoring with some ground and pound.
Arathorm landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arathorm distracts Maurer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arathorm stopping the sweep attempt from Maurer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maurer has momentary wrist control but Arathorm slips an elbow through the middle.

Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Maurer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arathorm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arathorm throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arathorm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arathorm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arathorm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arathorm with a nice head shot there.

Maurer working for a triangle but Arathorm defends it easily.
Arathorm works over Maurer with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arathorm is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arathorm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arathorm wants to control from the top but Maurer keeps moving.
Arathorm is working Maurer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Maurer looking for a guillotine here but Arathorm defends easily.

Maurer looking for a guillotine here but Arathorm defends easily.
Arathorm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maurer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maurer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arathorm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arathorm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm landing some decent shots from guard.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm chips away with some ground and pound.
Arathorm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Maurer working for a triangle but Arathorm defends it easily.
Maurer trying to control the position.

Arathorm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maurer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arathorm has managed to get both his arms back between Maurer's legs - danger averted.
Arathorm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maurer looking to control.
Maurer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arathorm.
Arathorm working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurer keeping moving, preventing Arathorm from controlling successfully.
Maurer wants to sweep but no luck.

Maurer is looking for a triangle here but Arathorm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Arathorm advances to full mount.
Maurer is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arathorm cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arathorm landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maurer is bucking up trying to escape but Arathorm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arathorm prevents Maurer from getting the reversal.
Arathorm lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maurer looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aragorn Arathorm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maurer thows a body shot but no joy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Arathorm.
Arathorm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maurer is looking for a sweep.
Arathorm is putting a hurting on Maurer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maurer gets back to half guard.
Arathorm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arathorm working over Maurer with some ground and pound. Maurer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Arathorm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arathorm working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Arathorm connects with a nice short shot to Maurer's temple.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer gets full guard.

Maurer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arathorm scoring with some ground and pound.

Arathorm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maurer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arathorm has managed to get both his arms back between Maurer's legs - danger averted.
Arathorm is working Maurer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arathorm lands a couple of elbows.
Arathorm tries to free his leg and advance position but Maurer is retaining full guard.

Arathorm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maurer dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Arathorm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer looking to sit in guard and control but Arathorm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maurer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer is breathing heavily.
Maurer trying to keep a closed guard but Arathorm is proving a slippery customer.
Arathorm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arathorm is chipping away with strikes.
Arathorm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maurer keeps working.
Maurer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arathorm lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurer is trying to stand.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer has hold of Arathorm's hands but Arathorm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arathorm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aragorn Arathorm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Maurer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Arathorm connects with a nice short shot to Maurer's temple.
Ground and pound from Arathorm.
Arathorm winds up and cracks Maurer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maurer is trying to get back to full guard.
Arathorm is thwarting Maurer's attempts to control the position.
Maurer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arathorm is staying active.
Arathorm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maurer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arathorm is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arathorm working over Maurer with some ground and pound. Maurer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arathorm is nestled in close to Maurer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arathorm wants to control but Maurer is keeping him busy.
Arathorm drops an elbow to the side of Maurer's head.
Maurer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arathorm drops an elbow to the side of Maurer's head.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maurer is looking to improve his position.
Arathorm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maurer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arathorm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maurer sees it coming and defends easily.
Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aragorn Arathorm dominated that second round.
That's time! Arathorm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Maurer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Maurer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arathorm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arathorm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maurer's head.
Arathorm working some strikes from top position.
Arathorm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Maurer has his foot on Arathorm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arathorm works his way back into a safe position though.
Arathorm throwing strikes from guard but Maurer blocks nicely.
Arathorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maurer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arathorm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arathorm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maurer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arathorm stands up over Maurer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arathorm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arathorm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Maurer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arathorm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arathorm postures up and lands a big shot to Maurer's brow.
Arathorm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arathorm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maurer's head.
Arathorm tries to free his leg and advance position but Maurer is retaining full guard.
Arathorm stopping the sweep attempt from Maurer.

Maurer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arathorm passes into side control.
Maurer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arathorm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maurer can do to turn this around?
Arathorm scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arathorm landing strikes.

Maurer is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arathorm in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Maurer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Arathorm turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aragorn Arathorm!