PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Fergisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergisson has chosen Legion of Doom as his entrance music. Gino Arcinas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arcinas
vs
Fergisson

170 cm
30
169 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

150 cm
28
162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Fergisson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergisson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Fergisson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arcinas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arcinas defending against the ground and pound.
Arcinas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fergisson is trying to control. Arcinas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arcinas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fergisson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arcinas defending well though.

Fergisson seems to be looking for submissions.

Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fergisson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arcinas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fergisson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcinas is refusing to be controlled, as Fergisson sits in half guard.

Fergisson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcinas defends it well.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.
Fergisson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Fergisson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fergisson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fergisson pulls his head out easily.

Fergisson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arcinas is just riding it out for now. Fergisson eventually gives up the hold.
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. Fergisson connects with a nice short shot to Arcinas's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Fergisson slips a nice elbow through Arcinas's hands, connecting with Arcinas's forehead.

Fergisson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arcinas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fergisson.
Fergisson wants to control but Arcinas is keeping him busy.
Fergisson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fergisson working Arcinas over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fergisson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcinas defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fergisson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Fergisson decides to return to a standing position.

Fergisson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fergisson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcinas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Arcinas is looking for a triangle but Fergisson pushes his legs off easily.

Fergisson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcinas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fergisson has managed to get both his arms back between Arcinas's legs - danger averted.

Arcinas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fergisson wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergisson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Arcinas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fergisson defends it easily.
Fergisson wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
Arcinas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Turd Fergisson wasn't active enough on the ground.

Fergisson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fergisson working the ground and pound from side control.
Arcinas tries to improve position but can't.
Fergisson is putting a hurting on Arcinas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arcinas sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Fergisson seems content to control.
Fergisson winds up and cracks Arcinas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fergisson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Fergisson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arcinas has a takedown stuffed.
Fergisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Arcinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fergisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Arcinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fergisson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arcinas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fergisson is in Arcinas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fergisson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fergisson cracks Arcinas with a solid left hand.

Arcinas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fergisson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.

Fergisson wants to work for an arm triangle but Arcinas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fergisson lands with a punch from half guard.
Fergisson uses his free foot to push down on Arcinas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arcinas.
Arcinas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Fergisson has hold of Arcinas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arcinas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arcinas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Fergisson has his foot on Arcinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcinas works his way back into a safe position though.
Fergisson wants to get back to his feet but Arcinas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Fergisson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arcinas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fergisson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Fergisson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcinas defends it easily.
Arcinas stands and throws Fergisson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fergisson is trying to improve his position.

Arcinas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arcinas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fergisson tries to buck Arcinas off but Arcinas is having none of it.

Arcinas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fergisson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Arcinas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fergisson, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson manages to get back to half guard.

Arcinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fergisson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arcinas.
Fergisson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fergisson.

Fergisson working for a triangle but Arcinas defends it easily.

Fergisson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fergisson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arcinas is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fergisson is looking for a triangle but Arcinas pushes his legs off easily.

Arcinas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arcinas is pushing down on Fergisson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fergisson is fighting to maintain full guard but Arcinas has managed to sneak the leg through.

Arcinas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fergisson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arcinas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gino Arcinas!
Gino Arcinas is the new lightweight champion!