PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Aron (ranked 1361 p4p, 207 weight class) and Chief Shadow (ranked 3019 p4p, 404 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to USA!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aron
vs
Shadow

187 cm
27
189 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

194 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Aron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shadow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shadow connects with a nice short shot to Aron's temple.
Shadow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shadow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aron gets full guard.
Shadow stands up over Aron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shadow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aron trying to control the position.
Shadow working some strikes from top position.
Shadow postures up in Aron's guard and throws a big left but Aron blocks it.
Shadow scoring with some ground and pound.
Shadow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aron is trying to keep Shadow in close.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shadow stands up over Aron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aron is pulling down on Shadow's head to control his posture.
Shadow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shadow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Shadow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shadow has Aron in his guard.

Aron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aron scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shadow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Shadow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aron is aware though and is defending well.
Aron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Aron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aron connects with a couple of short punches.
Aron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Shadow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Aron has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aron distracts Shadow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aron is in close to Shadow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Shadow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aron advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shadow is looking to control Aron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shadow avoid being mounted?
Aron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shadow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aron scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aron lands a nice short elbow.
Shadow tries to get to full guard but Aron has control of the leg.
Shadow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aron scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aron connects with a nice short shot to Shadow's temple.
Aron is nestled in close to Shadow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Shadow is rocked!
Aron lands with a punch from half guard.
Shadow is still in real trouble! Can Aron finish him?
Aron working Shadow over with strikes.
Aron lands a big elbow - Shadow is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Aron!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Aron!
Henry Aron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.