PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alkazzar Aroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: Shame on a Nigga. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aroman
vs
Steele

180 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alkazzar Aroman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Steele!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aroman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steele to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Aroman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steele preventing the sweep.

Aroman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aroman keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.

Aroman is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Steele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aroman wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Aroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aroman wants to control the position but Steele says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aroman won't allow Steele to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele not doing much here.
Aroman works his way to full guard. Good work.

Aroman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.
Aroman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.

Aroman looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.

Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aroman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Aroman's legs - danger averted.

Aroman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aroman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aroman keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aroman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aroman is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steele trying to control but Aroman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Aroman looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.

Aroman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steele defends it easily.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aroman's guard.

Aroman actively working from the bottom here.
Aroman is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aroman wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele wants to control but Aroman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Steele prevents Aroman from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aroman gets full guard.
Aroman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.

Aroman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Aroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alkazzar Aroman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aroman.
Aroman fails with the takedown

and Steele counters by clinching up.
Aroman missing with knees to the body.
Aroman jumps guard but Steele stands there with Aroman around his waist. Aroman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkazzar Aroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele keeps control of Aroman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Steele has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aroman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aroman tries to break free.
Aroman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steele.
Steele doesn't have the hooks in and Aroman manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroman is looking to advance position but Steele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Steele controlling from mount.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aroman is looking to escape.
Aroman can't escape the position.
Steele tries to control but Aroman wriggling away.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aroman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aroman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steele sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Max Steele has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aroman fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aroman gets caught flat footed, as Steele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Aroman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steele defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aroman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Aroman is pulling down on Steele's head. It's preventing any offense from Steele, at least for the moment.
Aroman keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.

Aroman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aroman keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Aroman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steele escapes and throws Aroman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aroman is looking for a sweep.
Steele controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aroman looking for a sweep but Steele has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Aroman is working to get back to half guard.
Steele landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aroman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aroman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aroman looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alkazzar Aroman 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aroman is defended easily by Steele.

Steele closes the distance and clinches.

Steele tightens his grip and picks Aroman up, before dumping him to the ground. Aroman manages to land in guard.
Steele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Aroman looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Steele trying to control but Aroman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but Aroman is working from the bottom.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Aroman.
Steele content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Steele hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aroman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aroman enables Steele to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aroman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aroman has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.

Aroman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steele should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aroman has tightened it up now! Steele should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alkazzar Aroman!
Alkazzar Aroman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.