PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Aristova (ranked 6776 p4p, 274 weight class) and Jake Proalta (ranked 5459 p4p, 247 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Aristova
vs
Proalta

178 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Aristova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Proalta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aristova gets a takedown into half guard.
Proalta is looking for a sweep. Aristova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aristova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Proalta actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Proalta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aristova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proalta working a defensive guard but Aristova passes into 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.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Proalta dodges it nicely.
Proalta keeping control of the position.
Proalta is trying to get back to full guard.
Aristova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proalta wants to control but Aristova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Proalta works his way to full guard. Good work.

Aristova stands up and waves to Proalta to follow him.

Aristova shoots in and bounces Proalta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.

Proalta working for a triangle but Aristova defends it easily.
Aristova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four 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.
Aristova won't allow Proalta to sweep him here.

Aristova gets to his feet - Proalta follows without any prompting.
Dimitri Aristova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aristova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Proalta is trying to defend but Aristova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Aristova misses.
Proalta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aristova.

Aristova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Aristova decides to stand up.

Aristova gets a double leg takedown into Proalta's guard.
Dimitri Aristova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova stands up over Proalta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aristova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aristova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proalta can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Proalta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aristova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aristova trying to control but Proalta is working from the bottom.

Aristova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aristova lying in Proalta's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Proalta decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aristova taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Proalta!