PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Tama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready For War by Daizer The One. Aronoff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Kekoa Tama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tama
vs
Aronoff

195 cm
22
269 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekoa Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Aronoff!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronoff dodges the punch combination from Tama.
Tama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kekoa Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama looks to land a left hand but Aronoff moved out of range nicely.

Tama gets caught flat footed, as Aronoff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aronoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tama keeping moving, preventing Aronoff from controlling successfully.

Aronoff 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.
Aronoff stops Tama from standing up.
Tama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Aronoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tama trying to keep a closed guard but Aronoff is proving a slippery customer.
Aronoff wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tama!
Tama is breathing heavily.
Aronoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tama as he avoids it easily.
Aronoff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tama's sensitive parts.
Nice combo by Tama! Oh, that's hurt him - Aronoff falls to the canvas and Tama follows him into side control.

Aronoff is rocked!

Tama stands up.
Aronoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Tama finish him?
Aronoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tama misses with a head kick.
Aronoff seems to have recovered his senses.

Aronoff shoots in and bounces Tama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aronoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aronoff is looking to escape.
Aronoff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Aronoff's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tama throwing shots but Aronoff is blocking nicely.
Aronoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tama.
Aronoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aronoff.
Tama stopping the sweep attempt from Aronoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Aronoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tama is in close to Aronoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aronoff throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Tama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Aronoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tama manages to get himself to full guard.

Aronoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aronoff prevents Tama from getting back to his feet.
Aronoff is in close to Tama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aronoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aronoff works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama can't keep his opponent in guard - Aronoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Aronoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aronoff is tying to control. Tama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Tama has one foot on Aronoff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aronoff walks into a stiff left hand from Tama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Aronoff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tama takes a swing at Aronoff's ribcage but misses.
Mark Aronoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tama throws a hook but Aronoff blocks it.
Tama misses with a takedown

and Aronoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aronoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tama is squirming around, avoiding Aronoff's attempts to control the action.

Aronoff looking to isolate an arm here. Tama doesn't see it coming and as Aronoff extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Aronoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Aronoff!