PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang has chosen So Cold by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Arenas
vs
Liang

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Arenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenas throws a sloppy head kick and Liang moves out of range easily.
Liang with a body punch. A glancing blow.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arenas avoiding damage as Liang throws knees to the body.
Arenas blocking some punches.
Arenas can't get the takedown.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Arenas avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arenas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liang's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arenas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arenas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Arenas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Arenas avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Arenas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liang smiles and moves away.

Arenas has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas tries to circle away but Liang has him pinned against the cage.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Arenas.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arenas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liang is looking to control Arenas's arms but Arenas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liang has his back to the cage.
Liang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liang.
Arenas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Arenas gets control of Liang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arenas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liang throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Liang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arenas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arenas has escaped and now he's on top!
Liang trying to keep a closed guard but Arenas is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Liang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arenas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liang's guard.

Arenas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arenas has managed to get both his arms back between Liang's legs - danger averted.
Liang is pulling down on Arenas's head. It's preventing any offense from Arenas, at least for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liang misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arenas moves into the clinch.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liang controlling the action here for a moment.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arenas wants to stall.
Arenas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liang.
Liang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arenas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liang.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liang working aggressively here.
Arenas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Arenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arenas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liang is defending well for now.
Arenas blocks a body shot from Liang.
Arenas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuai Liang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Liang throws a solid leg kick but Arenas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liang.

Liang clinches.
Liang misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Liang.
Liang tries a body shot but Arenas blocks it.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Arenas.
Liang working aggressively here.
Arenas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arenas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arenas is defending well for now.
Arenas blocking some punches.
Arenas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Arenas controls the action.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Arenas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Arenas decides to stand back up.

Arenas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arenas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arenas takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Nicolas Arenas has been cut.
Arenas blocks an uppercut.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Arenas pushes off an throws an elbow but Liang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Arenas.
Arenas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
Arenas is working for takedown but Liang is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arenas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Kuai Liang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arenas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Arenas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Arenas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang stalls.
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arenas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liang scores with a shot to the side of Arenas's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arenas.
Arenas jumps guard but Liang stands there with Arenas around his waist. Arenas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liang lands with a right to the head.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Arenas drags the fight down to the ground.
Liang wants to control from the top but Arenas keeps moving.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arenas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liang throwing strikes from guard but Arenas blocks nicely.
Liang trying to control the position from guard on top but Arenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liang wants to control from the top but Arenas keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kuai Liang.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arenas blocking some punches.
Liang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arenas avoiding damage as Liang throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arenas throws an elbow but misses.
Liang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arenas avoids it.
Arenas trying to control the position but instead, Liang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arenas into the cage.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Arenas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuai Liang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Arenas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Liang has Arenas up against the cage in a clinch.
Arenas slows down the pace here.
Arenas throws an elbow that misses.
Arenas jumps guard but Liang stands there with Arenas around his waist. Arenas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Arenas controls the action.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Arenas.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arenas is looking to control Liang's arms but Liang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arenas has his back to the cage.

Arenas decides to pull guard.
Arenas wants to stand and escape but Liang is having none of it.
Arenas keeping moving, preventing Liang from controlling successfully.
Liang stands up over Arenas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas keeping full guard, as Liang tries to pass.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liang wants to control from the top but Arenas keeps moving.
Liang chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuai Liang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arenas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liang throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arenas keeping moving, preventing Liang from controlling successfully.
Liang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Liang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arenas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Liang has Arenas in his guard.

Liang uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arenas moves into range and clinches up with Liang.
Arenas prevents a body shot from Liang.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arenas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Arenas controls his hands.
Kuai Liang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arenas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Arenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arenas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Arenas avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arenas trying to land knees to the body.
Arenas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Arenas.
Arenas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas Arenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arenas pushes off an throws an elbow but Liang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Liang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang thanked the fans post fight for their support.