PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr has chosen War, What is it good for? as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrews
vs
Aria Sr

190 cm
23
207 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Aria Sr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aria Sr misses.
Aria Sr misses with the combination.

Aria Sr darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Aria Sr won't allow it.
Aria Sr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aria Sr.

Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Aria Sr to the mat.
Andrews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aria Sr manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Andrews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aria Sr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aria Sr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andrews is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aria Sr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aria Sr working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr regains half guard.
Aria Sr tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.

Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aria Sr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Aria Sr won't allow it.
Aria Sr manages to get to full guard.
Aria Sr keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Aria Sr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aria Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aria Sr is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aria Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aria Sr scoring with some ground and pound.

Aria Sr drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Aria Sr off! Aria Sr jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aria Sr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aria Sr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Aria Sr landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria Sr scoring with some ground and pound.
Aria Sr throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Aria Sr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aria Sr is pushing down on Andrews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrews is fighting to maintain full guard but Aria Sr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aria Sr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.

Aria Sr seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aria Sr passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Aria Sr has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr trying to mount his opponent but Andrews defends it.
Andrews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aria Sr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andrews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aria Sr throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Aria Sr controlling him for the moment.

Aria Sr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aria Sr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aria Sr working some strikes from top position.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aria Sr is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Aria Sr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No joy there for Aria Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Aria Sr closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Aria Sr holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
Aria Sr lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Aria Sr to work.
Aria Sr is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aria Sr down to the mat. Aria Sr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aria Sr wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.

Andrews shoots in and bounces Aria Sr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aria Sr working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr is breathing heavily.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Aria Sr won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.

Andrews is working for a kimura but Aria Sr is defending it quite comfortably.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Andrews works his way into full mount!
Aria Sr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aria Sr is holding on tight.
Aria Sr tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Aria Sr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andrews wants to sweep here but Aria Sr controlling him for the moment.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Andrews working for a triangle but Aria Sr defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aria Sr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aria Sr wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Aria Sr wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews wants to sweep but no luck.
Aria Sr stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aria Sr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aria Sr is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aria Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aria Sr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aria Sr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aria Sr working some strikes from top position.

Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Aria Sr defends easily.
Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aria Sr's guard.

Aria Sr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aria Sr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrews won't allow Aria Sr to sweep him here.
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 Allen Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Aria Sr forces Andrews back against the cage and clinches.
Andrews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aria Sr looking to slow down the pace here.
Aria Sr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aria Sr wants to stall.

Andrews wants the takedown. Aria Sr is fighting it off but Andrews persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aria Sr's guard against the cage.

Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aria Sr keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Allen Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aria Sr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aria Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aria Sr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andrews tries to roll over but Aria Sr keeps him under control.
Aria Sr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aria Sr seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aria Sr.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.

Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.

Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aria Sr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aria Sr throws a strike but Andrews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aria Sr looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Aria Sr has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews passes Aria Sr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aria Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Aria Sr wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrews prevents Aria Sr from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Andrews is working for a guillotine from mount but Aria Sr frees his head quite easily.

Aria Sr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andrews.
Aria Sr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrews wants to pass to mount but Aria Sr is defending the position.
Aria Sr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Aria Sr is keeping the position.
Aria Sr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Aria Sr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Andrews rolls with it to try and escape but Aria Sr cranks on the arm and Andrews is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Aria Sr!
Shawn Aria Sr is the new light heavyweight champion!