PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Raper (ranked 6584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Aiden (ranked 7722 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker Aiden has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Raper
vs
Aiden

167 cm
18
133 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker Aiden!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aiden did well to prevent Raper getting side control.
Aiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Raper seems content to control.
Raper wants to pass to mount but Aiden is defending the position.
Raper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aiden's head.
Aiden wants to get back to his feet.
Raper thows a huge punch but Aiden dodges it nicely.
Aiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raper.
Raper trying to control from half guard but Aiden is working away.
Raper wants to pass the guard but Aiden is defending well.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper is looking to advance position but Aiden won't allow it.
Aiden is trying to stand back up but Raper is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper trying to control the action but Aiden is working from the bottom.
Aiden tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Raper manages to move to mount!
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper unloading with bombs!
Raper landing strikes from the mount.
Aiden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raper raining down hammerfists from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aiden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aiden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper lands a couple of good shots and Aiden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aiden trying to get back to his feet but Raper is in full control for now.
Raper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Raper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aiden is defending well though. Raper let's go of the attempt for now.
Aiden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Raper.
Aiden is trying to stand back up.
Raper wants to control but Aiden is keeping busy.

Aiden is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Raper manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brutus Raper!