PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 542 p4p, 157 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 80 p4p, 21 weight class). Arones comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely is the night. Gabriel Arones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomomi Tsuruta's chin.

Arones
vs
Tsuruta

190 cm
36
203
27 - 16 - 0

192 cm
32
209
23 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta jabs at Arones's body.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Arones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Arones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arones, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Arones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arones looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Arones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Arones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta misses with a hook

and Arones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta trying to hold on to Arones's head to control him but Arones postures up.
Tsuruta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsuruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Arones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsuruta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arones.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Arones is controlling well.
Tsuruta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones drops an elbow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arones.
Arones is looking to advance position but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Arones is very close to passing his half guard.
Arones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuruta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuruta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arones.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arones is trying to control. Tsuruta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Arones is looking for a kimura here.
Arones thows a huge punch but Tsuruta dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Arones trying to work for an americana but Tsuruta has managed to regain full guard.
Arones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arones throwing strikes but missing.
Arones trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta looking to control.
Arones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuruta's brow.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arones rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Arones breaks from the clinch.

Arones pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tsuruta's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arones shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Arones ducks down to avoid it.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gabriel Arones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arones lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Arones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones throws a shot to the body.
Arones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Arones misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Arones lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arones misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Arones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsuruta was covering up waiting for the punch and Arones finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Tsuruta kicks Arones off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arones. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Arones throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arones misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Arones was well out of range.
Arones connects with a body shot.
Arones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arones with a body shot.
Arones throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Arones blocks a jab.
Arones cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arones at a distance.
Arones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Arones scores with a nice head shot.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Arones moved out of range.

Tsuruta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arones manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta tries to stand but Arones is controlling from the bottom.
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Arones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away.
Arones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arones tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arones.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Arones moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Arones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arones is defended easily by Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arones lands with a shot to the body.
Arones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Arones slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Arones misses the jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Arones moved out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arones.
Arones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta tries to avoid it but Arones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsuruta to the ground. Tsuruta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Arones was well out of range.
Arones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Arones's head but Arones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Arones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Arones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.

Arones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuruta's half guard.

Tsuruta kicks Arones off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Arones moves away and avoids it.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Arones tries to clinch
and Arones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Arones's ribcage but misses.
Arones slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Arones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arones looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked ****160Q Energy for $150**** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).