PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Aconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu has chosen Ride of the Valkryes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aconte
vs
Kemeameahu

180 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

169 cm
25
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Aconte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Una Kemeameahu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aconte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kemeameahu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acontes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aconte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kemeameahu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kemeameahu feints and then cracks Aconte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aconte down.
Aconte misses with a takedown
and Kemeameahu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aconte with a poor takedown
letting Kemeameahu counter with a right hand.
Kemeameahu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kemeameahu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemeameahu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Aconte gets caught napping as Kemeameahu dives in and scores a takedown. Aconte manages to retain guard.

Kemeameahu 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.

Aconte looking for a guillotine here but Kemeameahu defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemeameahu throwing strikes but missing.
Kemeameahu advances position into side control!
Aconte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kemeameahu is working for a kimura but Aconte is defending it quite comfortably.
Aconte tries to roll over but Kemeameahu keeps him under control.

Kemeameahu is looking for a kimura but Aconte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kemeameahu to get the leverage.

Kemeameahu wants to work for an arm triangle but Aconte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aconte is defending against the submission attempts here by Kemeameahu.

Aconte actively working from the bottom here.

Kemeameahu seems to be working for a kimura but Aconte defends the submission attempt.
Kemeameahu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kemeameahu is looking for a kimura but Aconte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kemeameahu to get the leverage.
Aconte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kemeameahu throwing strikes from guard but Aconte blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aconte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kemeameahu defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aconte is looking to stand up but Kemeameahu isn't so interested in that idea.

Kemeameahu drops back looking for a leg! Aconte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aconte manages to kick Kemeameahu off! Kemeameahu jumps back into Aconte's guard.
Kemeameahu passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kemeameahu is trying to get an arm triangle but Aconte is defending well.
Aconte throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kemeameahu crashes against the mat.

Kemeameahu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kemeameahu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aconte is trying to buck Kemeameahu off.
Aconte is looking to reverse the position.
Kemeameahu wants to control but Aconte is keeping him busy.
Aconte manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kemeameahu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kemeameahu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Una Kemeameahu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aconte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemeameahu misses with a wild body shot.
Aconte shoots in and drives through. Kemeameahu sprawls well.
Kemeameahu lands the left hand.
Kemeameahu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemeameahu, right into the meat.
Kemeameahu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kemeameahu scores with a hook.
Magnus Aconte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aconte with a poor takedown

and Kemeameahu counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Aconte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kemeameahu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemeameahu throws a big right hand that misses.
Aconte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemeameahu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kemeameahu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kemeameahu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kemeameahu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aconte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aconte has escaped and now he's on top!

Kemeameahu working for a triangle but Aconte defends it easily.
Aconte throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kemeameahu has his feet on Aconte's thighs here. He's pushed Aconte off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aconte screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Una Kemeameahu!
A very excited looking Una Kemeameahu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.