PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreios Aruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Aurelio
vs
Aruna

177 cm
32
165 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

179 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kreios Aruna!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aruna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aruna on the side of the head.

Aruna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurelio is controlling Aruna's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelio is staying active underneath Aruna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aurelio moves into full guard.
Aurelio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aruna wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Aruna is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aurelio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aruna is looking to defend but Aurelio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aruna! Aurelio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aruna taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurício Aurelio!
A relieved looking Maurício Aurelio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.