PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariihau Paeniu (ranked 4405 p4p, 4310 weight class) and Anon Cummings (ranked 527 p4p, 0 weight class). Paeniu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, OCN. Cummings comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2k Freestyle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Paeniu
vs
Cummings

192 cm
23
195
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariihau Paeniu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anon Cummings !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paeniu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cummings 's guard.
Paeniu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cummings has momentary wrist control but Paeniu slips an elbow through the middle.
Paeniu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cummings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cummings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paeniu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cummings 's head.
Paeniu lands a couple of digs.
Paeniu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paeniu is looking to work some ground and pound but Cummings has wrist control.
Cummings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paeniu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cummings is looking to stand up but Paeniu isn't so interested in that idea.
Paeniu throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paeniu throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paeniu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paeniu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paeniu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paeniu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paeniu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paeniu works over Cummings with some ground and pound from guard.
Paeniu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Paeniu from controlling successfully.
Paeniu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paeniu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paeniu lands a couple of elbows.
Paeniu is working Cummings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paeniu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paeniu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cummings looks winded!
Paeniu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paeniu postures up and lands a big shot to Cummings 's brow.
Paeniu is working Cummings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paeniu cracks Cummings with a solid left hand.
Cummings has momentary wrist control but Paeniu slips an elbow through the middle.
Paeniu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cummings 's head.
Paeniu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Cummings is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paeniu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cummings is still in real trouble! Can Paeniu finish him?
Paeniu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paeniu working some strikes from top position.
Paeniu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paeniu loads up on a big left hand. Cummings felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paeniu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cummings can't hide his disappointment, as Paeniu celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariihau Paeniu!
A very excited looking Ariihau Paeniu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.