PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonius Proximo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commodus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Proximo
vs
Aurelius

188 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonius Proximo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Commodus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aurelius is defended easily by Proximo.

Aurelius gets tackled into the cage by Proximo. Proximo maintains the clinch.
Proximo slowing the pace effectively.
Aurelius tries for a takedown. No joy.

Aurelius is trying to trip Proximo. He has hold of a leg but Proximo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aurelius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Proximo keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius won't allow Proximo to sweep him here.
Proximo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius pushing down on Proximo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Proximo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Proximo moves into full guard.
Proximo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proximo keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Proximo managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Proximo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aurelius manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Proximo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius controls Proximo momentarily but Proximo frees himself.
Proximo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aurelius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius trying to keep a closed guard but Proximo is proving a slippery customer.
Proximo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aurelius is trying to keep Proximo in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Proximo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Proximo shoots in and bounces Aurelius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Proximo won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelius keeps trying to improve his position.
Proximo wants to get up but he can't break Aurelius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proximo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonius Proximo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aurelius avoids a kick to the body.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Proximo.
Aurelius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aurelius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proximo.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Proximo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aurelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Proximo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Proximo.
Proximo wants to stand but Aurelius has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proximo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Proximo wants to stand but Aurelius has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proximo tries to stand but Aurelius is controlling from the bottom.
Proximo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proximo trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Antonius Proximo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Proximo stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Aurelius looking for a guillotine here but Proximo defends easily.
Aurelius looking to control.
Proximo wants to stand and escape but instead Aurelius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Proximo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but Proximo is working from the bottom.
Proximo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
Aurelius wanted to stand there but Proximo had control of the position.
Aurelius is fighting to break Proximo's control of his arms but Proximo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Aurelius gets caught napping as Proximo dives in and scores a takedown. Aurelius manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proximo trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius has control of Proximo's left arm, preventing Proximo from doing any damage.
Proximo postures up in Aurelius's guard and throws a big left but Aurelius blocks it.

Proximo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proximo controlling from the top position.
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 Antonius Proximo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Proximo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Aurelius lands a takedown into guard.
Proximo is adopting a defensive guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Proximo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius prevents Proximo from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Proximo keeps moving.
Proximo managing to control the position.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Proximo rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the cage.

Proximo is trying to trip Aurelius. He has hold of a leg but Aurelius is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Proximo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Proximo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to keep Proximo in close.
Proximo looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Proximo wants to stand and escape but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Proximo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proximo is trying to get back to full guard.
Proximo is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throwing shots but Proximo is blocking nicely.
Proximo is trying to get back to full guard.
Proximo is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Aurelius maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Proximo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aurelius has cracked it and Proximo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aurelius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Commodus Aurelius!