PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Aarona (ranked 6225 p4p, 25633 weight class) and Izi Ruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Izi Ruvik enters the cage!

Aarona
vs
Ruvik

190 cm
18
200
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
200
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Aarona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izi Ruvik!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aarona closes the distance and pushes Ruvik back into the cage.
Aarona has had enough of the clinch but Ruvik keeps him there for the moment.
Ruvik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aarona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruvik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aarona circles away.
Ruvik wants to clinch.
Ruvik fails with a takedown attempt.
Aarona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
Ruvik blocks a head kick by Aarona.
Aarona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Aarona clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aarona pulls guard successfully.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarona managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruvik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aarona pulls Ruvik in to control the position.
Aarona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruvik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruvik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aarona sprawls well. Aarona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruvik gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ruvik looks to move away, Aarona throws a big counter combo but Ruvik just gets out of the way.
Aarona throws a leg kick but Ruvik checks it.

Aarona drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ruvik sneaks out the side door and pushes Aarona away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ruvik shoots in but Aarona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruvik has a takedown stuffed.
Ruvik goes for a double leg but Aarona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aarona continues to drive forward.
Ruvik looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruvik misses with a takedown attempt - Aarona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruvik blocks a head kick by Aarona.

Aarona has Ruvik up against the cage in a clinch.

Aarona gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aarona lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Aarona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruvik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aarona.
Aarona stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruvik is trying is best to control the position here.
Ruvik wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarona not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Aarona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aarona has managed to clinch.
Ruvik blocks a body shot from Aarona.
Ruvik tries to pull guard but Aarona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Aarona tightens his grip and picks Ruvik up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruvik manages to land in guard.

Ruvik pushes Aarona off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ruvik fails with the takedown.

Aarona gets a clinch.

Aarona jumps into guard, dragging Ruvik to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarona is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Izi Ruvik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aarona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruvik preventing the sweep.

Aarona working for a triangle but Ruvik defends it easily.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruvik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aarona is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aarona controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Aarona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aarona controls the position.
Aarona tries to stand but Ruvik is controlling his head.
Aarona is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruvik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarona tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Aarona feints and as Ruvik raises his hands in defense, Aarona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruvik controls Aarona momentarily but Aarona frees himself.
Ruvik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarona is one step ahead there.
Aarona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aarona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aarona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Aarona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ruvik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aarona counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aarona displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruvik up against the cage.
Aarona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruvik can do to turn this around?
Aarona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruvik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aarona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruvik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aarona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson Aarona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruvik is looking for a takedown.
Aarona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruvik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruvik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruvik avoiding damage as Aarona throws knees to the body.
Ruvik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aarona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruvik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aarona prevents it.
Ruvik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruvik prevents a body shot from Aarona.
Ruvik jumps guard but Aarona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruvik can't get the takedown.

Aarona lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aarona scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruvik?
Aarona lands a big shot there that rocks Ruvik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aarona controlling the pace for now.

Aarona working for a guillotine from mount but Ruvik is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarona controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarona unloading with bombs!
Aarona controlling from mount.
Aarona pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Aarona looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruvik defends it well.
Aarona controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruvik wants to hold on but Aarona pushes him away.
Aarona controlling the pace for now.
Aarona unloading with bombs!
Aarona avoids the attempt from Ruvik to control.
Izi Ruvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Aarona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aarona controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Aarona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aarona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Aarona!