PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chhehchhawl Hlawma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Asura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hlawma
vs
Asura

188 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

CEC Nutrition Q160

KaotiX Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chhehchhawl Hlawma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Asura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hlawma gets caught napping as Asura dives in and scores a takedown. Hlawma manages to retain guard.
Asura trying to control but Hlawma is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asura preventing the sweep.

Hlawma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asura preventing the sweep.
Asura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Asura gets to his feet - Hlawma follows without any prompting.

Asura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Asura drops back looking for a leg! Hlawma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hlawma manages to kick Asura off! Asura jumps back into Hlawma's guard.
Asura passes into half guard.

Asura is trying to work for a kimura but Hlawma is defending well.
Hlawma is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asura wants to work for an arm triangle but Hlawma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Asura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hlawma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asura prevents Hlawma from improving his position.
Hlawma is not content to let Asura control the position.
Asura wants to pass to mount but Hlawma is defending the position.

Asura is looking for a kimura but Hlawma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asura to get the leverage.
Asura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hlawma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asura on the ground.
Asura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlawma keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlawma wants to control but Asura is keeping busy.
Asura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlawma keeps working.

Hlawma is defending against the submission attempts here by Asura.
Hlawma is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Asura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hlawma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Asura seems to be working for a kimura but Hlawma defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlawma wants to get back to his feet.
Asura is pressing down on Hlawma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hlawma is holding on for now.
Asura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Asura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlawma is looking to escape.

Asura has hold of Hlawma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hlawma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hlawma is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Asura has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asura is looking for the choke from the back position but Hlawma is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlawma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Asura tightening his grip on Hlawma, looking for the choke.

Asura tightening his grip on Hlawma, looking for the choke.
Asura looks winded!

Asura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hlawma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Asura looking to break Hlawma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hlawma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Asura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Asura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hlawma jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Asura.
Asura fails with a takedown attempt.
Hlawma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Asura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlawma did well to prevent Asura getting side control.
Asura wants to pass the guard but Hlawma is defending well.
Asura prevents Hlawma from standing back up.

Asura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hlawma defends it well.
Asura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hlawma is just riding it out for now. Asura eventually gives up the hold.
Asura is breathing heavily.
Hlawma tries to get to full guard but Asura has control of the leg.
Asura uses his free foot to push down on Hlawma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hlawma.
Asura lands a big shot there that rocks Hlawma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hlawma has given up his back. Will we see Asura going for some submissions?
Well, with Asura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hlawma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hlawma is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlawma is trying to get back to his feet but Asura has full control of the position and if anything, Hlawma has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Asura looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlawma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Asura looking for the choke from the back.

Hlawma defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Asura keeps control of the position as Hlawma tries to break free.

Asura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hlawma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hlawma for a finish.

Asura is looking for the choke from the back position but Hlawma is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asura has managed to slip his arm under Hlawma's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hlawma is tapping out! Submission win for Asura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Asura!