PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Gray (ranked 2351 p4p, 3470 weight class) and Sorsa Lokki (ranked 240 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gray
vs
Lokki

177 cm
26
154
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
150
7 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokki wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray tries to move into range but Lokki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gray moves out of range as Lokki strikes.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Lokki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokki.
Sorsa Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gray on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokki throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Lokki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to move into range but Lokki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gray avoids the head kick by Lokki.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lokki misses with a wild combination.
Gray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lokki throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokki throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Lokki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokki.
Lokki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki misses with a leg kick

and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Lokki fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Lokki is keeping the position.
Gray trying to control but Lokki is working from the bottom.

Gray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lokki dives on top into guard.

Gray pushes a forearm under Lokki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lokki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
Sorsa Lokki spoke after the fight, saying 'gg'.