PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Aron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Apene
vs
Aron

187 cm
31
205 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Aron!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pence Apene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apene shoots for a double leg takedown but Aron sprawls well. He's pushed Apene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aron misses with a takedown

and Apene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aron's guard.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Apene from controlling successfully.
Aron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apene.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Apene from controlling successfully.
Apene throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Pence Apene wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apene.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Apene.
Apene is looking to take a break and control but Aron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apene controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron wants to control but Apene postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Apene has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Apene yanks on the arm and Aron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Apene.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pence Apene!
Pence Apene retains his light heavyweight title!
Pence Apene made sure to mention his sponsor, Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview.