PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liu Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fish
vs
Arona

190 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liu Fish!
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, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona lands a two punch combo.
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Arona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arona misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Arona misses.
Arona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fish stops Arona from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arona is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arona looks gassed!

Fish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fish tries to pass to full mount but Arona defends it.

Fish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arona is trying to stand up here but Fish is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is pressing down on Arona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arona is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Arona swinging wilding here.

Fish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.

Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Arona defends the submission attempt.

Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish prevents Arona from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Arona defends the submission attempt.
Arona looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona misses with a jab, cross combination.

Fish scores with a takedown into Arona's guard.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Fish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arona is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Arona does no damage.
Arona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Arona throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.

Fish shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arona is looking to stand up but Fish isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fish is controlling him.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Arona is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Arona misses with a series of wild punches.

Fish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Fish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arona wants to stand up but Fish is controlling him.
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Arona is retaining full guard.

Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fish won't allow Arona to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona is trying to buck Fish off.

Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arona, who protects the arm well.
Fish prevents Arona from escaping the position.
Fish tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arona's legs.
Arona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Fish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fish is working for a guillotine from mount but Arona frees his head quite easily.

Fish has hold of Arona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Fish wants to finish this one by submission but Arona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fish.

Fish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arona's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Fish has hold of Arona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arona wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fish is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arona is surviving well by controlling Fish's body position as best he can.
Arona trying desperately to get to his feet.

Fish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Fish looking for a guillotine from mount but Arona is having none of it.
Arona wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Fish looking to secure an arm triangle but Arona defends it well.

Fish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Arona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fish.

Fish working for a submission but Arona is keeping him at bay.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.

Fish wants to finish this one by submission but Arona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fish.

Fish is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arona is surviving well by controlling Fish's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arona is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Fish dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Arona throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arona.
A nice combination there by Arona.
Arona misses with a double jab.

Fish closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arona did well to prevent Fish getting side control.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.

Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.

Fish is working for a submission of some sort.
Arona is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Arona defending well.
Arona is trying to stand back up but Fish is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arona throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.

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

Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arona sees it coming and defends easily.

Fish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fish is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to stand.

Fish is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Arona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arona on the ground.

Fish is trying to work for a kimura but Arona is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona misses with a double jab.

Fish looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fish drops back looking for a leg! Arona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arona manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Arona's guard.
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Arona is retaining full guard.
Fish won't allow Arona to get back to his feet.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arona swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish prevents Arona from getting back to his feet.

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Arona.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arona is looking to stand up but Fish isn't so interested in that idea.

Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish won't allow Arona to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fish controls the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arona as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liu Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liu Fish!