PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reemer (ranked 6516 p4p, 664 weight class) and Taivon Arsett (ranked 5233 p4p, 0 weight class). Arsett has chosen MGK- Till I die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reemer
vs
Arsett

170 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taivon Arsett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reemer closes the distance and clinches.
Arsett prevents the takedown attempt.

Reemer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reemer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reemer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reemer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reemer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer being controlled here momentarily.
Arsett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reemer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arsett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Reemer gets to his feet - Arsett follows without any prompting.
Arsett misses with a takedown attempt

and Reemer counters by clinching up.

Reemer manages to break the clinch.
Arsett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reemer throws a right and a left that Arsett avoids nicely.
Arsett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reemer with a body shot.
Arsett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Roman Reemer has been cut.
Arsett shoots in for a takedown but Reemer shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsett dives in for a single leg takedown but Reemer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roman Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taivon Arsett.
Reemer doesn't manage to clinch there - Arsett circles away.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arsett but Arsett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arsett is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Reemer. No joy for Arsett on that attempt.
Arsett tries to clinch up but Reemer circles away and keeps his distance.
Arsett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arsett tries to clinch but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arsett counters with a stiff right hand.
Reemer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Reemer as Arsett shoots in.

Oooooh!!! Arsett has knocked Reemer down with a huge combo! Arsett steps away and waves a wobbly Reemer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Reemer is rocked!

Arsett shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Reemer is on queer street and Arsett is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Taivon Arsett!
In his post fight interview, Taivon Arsett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.