PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 1336 p4p, 148 weight class) and Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 1028 p4p, 113 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lonely is the night. Gabriel Arones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olajide Ban Gbus's chin.

Arones
vs
Ban Gbus

190 cm
25
265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
269 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olajide Ban Gbus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ban Gbus moves into the clinch.
Ban Gbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Arones successfully pulls guard.

Ban Gbus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ban Gbus has managed to get both his arms back between Arones's legs - danger averted.

Arones looking for subs off his back but Ban Gbus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Arones actively working from the bottom here.
Arones is pressing down on Ban Gbus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arones is looking for a triangle but Ban Gbus pushes his legs off easily.
Ban Gbus sitting in guard here, content to control.

Arones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ban Gbus defends it easily.

Arones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ban Gbus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ban Gbus wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Arones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ban Gbus defends well.

Arones working for submissions but it's allowed Ban Gbus to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ban Gbus is looking to take a break and control but Arones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ban Gbus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ban Gbus's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus just trying to survive but Arones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ban Gbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Arones working for a choke but Ban Gbus reverses nicely into Arones 's guard.
Ban Gbus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ban Gbus is one step ahead there.
Arones managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arones working for submissions but it's allowed Ban Gbus to get to half guard.
Ban Gbus is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones wants to control but Ban Gbus is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Arones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Arones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ban Gbus is trying to keep Arones in close.
Arones looking to pass the guard.
Arones wants to control from the top but Ban Gbus keeps moving.
Arones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ban Gbus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ban Gbus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ban Gbus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Arones is looking to regain half guard here but Ban Gbus keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus controls the position from side control.
Arones tries to bench press Ban Gbus off him but Ban Gbus keeps the position.
Arones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ban Gbus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arones tries to roll over but Ban Gbus keeps him under control.
Ban Gbus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Arones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ban Gbus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ban Gbus 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.

Arones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ban Gbus escapes and throws Arones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arones is not content to let Ban Gbus control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones is looking to reverse the position.
Gabriel Arones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ban Gbus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arones keeps working.
Arones gets back to half guard.
Ban Gbus wants to pass the guard but Arones is defending well.
Arones tries to get to full guard but Ban Gbus has control of the leg.

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.
Arones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arones.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Ban Gbus from controlling successfully.

Arones is looking for a triangle here but Ban Gbus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Arones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arones tries to buck Ban Gbus off but Ban Gbus is having none of it.
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 Gabriel Arones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ban Gbus misses with a two punch combination.

Ban Gbus moves into the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ban Gbus lands with a left to the head.
Arones scores with a shot to the side of Ban Gbus's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.

Arones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Arones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ban Gbus stacks Arones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ban Gbus!
Arones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus controlling the position from side mount.
Arones manages to get back to half guard.
Ban Gbus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ban Gbus controlling from mount.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arones is trying to maintain the position but Ban Gbus is very close to passing his half guard.

Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ban Gbus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arones keeps working.
Arones wants to control but Ban Gbus is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus stalling.
Arones tries to get to full guard but Ban Gbus has control of the leg.
Ban Gbus is trying to control. Arones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ban Gbus trying to mount his opponent but Arones defends it.

Arones looking for submissions off his back.
Ban Gbus controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus cracks Arones with an open hand slap.

It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Arones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ban Gbus.
Arones lands with a cross.

Arones gets tackled into the cage by Ban Gbus. Ban Gbus maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ban Gbus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ban Gbus.
Arones tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Arones back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ban Gbus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ban Gbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arones's elbow.
Gabriel Arones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arones blocks an uppercut.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olajide Ban Gbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!
Our winner, Gabriel Arones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.