PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kharkat Rahmanko (ranked 2676 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Aaron A. Aaronson (ranked 282 p4p, 366 weight class). Aaron A. Aaronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rahmanko
vs
Aaronson

188 cm
26
270
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
235
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kharkat Rahmanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron A. Aaronson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahmanko throws a sloppy head kick and Aaronson moves out of range easily.
Rahmanko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aaronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahmanko slips a straight right by Aaronson.
Rahmanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahmanko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Aaron A. Aaronson has been cut.
Rahmanko misses with a double jab
and Aaronson counters with a body kick.
Rahmanko throws a right hand that misses
and Aaronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Rahmanko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahmanko swings wildly with an uppercut but Aaronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rahmanko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahmanko swings wildly with an uppercut but Aaronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aaronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahmanko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aaronson prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Aaronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Aaronson.
Rahmanko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rahmanko is trying to force a seperation but Aaronson has the dominant position.
Aaronson working aggressively here.
Rahmanko tries to break the clinch but Aaronson is controlling the position.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rahmanko lands a takedown into guard.
Rahmanko throws a big right hand that misses.
Aaronson keeping moving, preventing Rahmanko from controlling successfully.
Rahmanko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahmanko throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahmanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson wants to stand and escape but Rahmanko is having none of it.
Rahmanko stays in close to Aaronson's body and controls the position.

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

Rahmanko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahmanko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rahmanko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aaronson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahmanko is pulling down on Aaronson's head to control his posture.
Rahmanko has a closed guard, preventing Aaronson from standing up.
Aaronson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahmanko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahmanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aaronson counters with a body kick.
Aaron A. Aaronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rahmanko has closed the distance and engaged Aaronson in a clinch.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aaronson.
Aaronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahmanko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahmanko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahmanko.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson scores with a shot to the side of Rahmanko's head.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kharkat Rahmanko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron A. Aaronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rahmanko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rahmanko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahmanko throws a hook but Aaronson avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rahmanko's head coaches at Doom\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Rahmanko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aaronson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aaronson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rahmanko is trying to ground and pound but Aaronson uses the momentary lack of control by Rahmanko to regain half guard.
Rahmanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahmanko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahmanko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aaronson's head.
Rahmanko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaronson is trying to stand back up but Rahmanko is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahmanko looks to land a strike but Aaronson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rahmanko stops Aaronson from standing up.
Rahmanko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aaronson has wrist control.
Rahmanko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahmanko trying to control but Aaronson is working from the bottom.
Kharkat Rahmanko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahmanko throwing strikes from guard but Aaronson blocks nicely.
Rahmanko throwing strikes from guard but Aaronson blocks nicely.
Rahmanko wants to control from the top but Aaronson keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aaronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aaronson connects with a body shot.
Rahmanko looks to land a combination but Aaronson avoids it well.
Aaronson walks into a left hand.
Donk. Rahmanko catches Aaronson right on the button with a cross.
Rahmanko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aaronson avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Aaronson.
Kharkat Rahmanko is winning the standup battle so far.

Aaronson has closed the distance and engaged Rahmanko in a clinch.
Aaronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahmanko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Aaronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Rahmanko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aaronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aaronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rahmanko controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaronson working aggressively here.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahmanko's elbow.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson misses with a punch to the body.
Rahmanko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Rahmanko tries for a takedown but Aaronson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kharkat Rahmanko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rahmanko controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rahmanko.
Aaronson lands an uppercut.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaronson lands a shoulder strike.
Aaronson tries to throw a body punch but Rahmanko avoids it by throwing Aaronson back against the cage.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaron A. Aaronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahmanko misses with some punches.
Aaronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahmanko's elbow.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aaronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahmanko keeps control of Aaronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahmanko avoiding damage.
Aaronson dodges an elbow strike from Rahmanko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kharkat Rahmanko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron A. Aaronson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rahmanko misses with a jab to the body
and Aaronson counters with a leg kick.
Kharkat Rahmanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahmanko looks to score with a jab to the body but Aaronson is just out of range.
Aaronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aaronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aaronson throws out a loose jab but Rahmanko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahmanko staying out of range there.
Rahmanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aaronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahmanko scores with a three punch combo!
Rahmanko dips to his left and cracks Aaronson with an uppercut!
Rahmanko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aaronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahmanko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aaronson counters with a nice uppercut.

Rahmanko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aaronson, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahmanko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Rahmanko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aaronsons head.
Rahmanko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aaronson.
Aaronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
Rahmanko throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson has Rahmanko pressed against the cage, preventing Rahmanko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahmanko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aaronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahmanko.
Aaronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahmanko's efforts to push away.
Rahmanko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko blocking some punches.
Rahmanko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Rahmanko lands with a left to the head.
Rahmanko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahmanko lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson scores with a shot to the side of Rahmanko's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahmanko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aaron A. Aaronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaronson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Aaronson.
Rahmanko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aaronson tries to throw a body punch but Rahmanko avoids it by throwing Aaronson back against the cage.
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Aaronson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahmanko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aaronson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aaronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahmanko.
Aaronson is pressed up against the cage. Rahmanko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aaronson down to the mat. Aaronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aaronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahmanko blocks a jab.
Rahmanko looks for a takedown but Aaronson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kharkat Rahmanko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaronson cracks Rahmanko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahmanko needs to keep his hands up - Aaronson had a free shot at his head there.
Rahmanko looks to throw the jab but Aaronson is out of range.
Aaronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Rahmanko is wise to it.
Rahmanko looks for a takedown but Aaronson sprawls well.
Aaronson catches Rahmanko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson works Rahmanko's body with a nice hook.
Aaronson throws an overhand right that lands on Rahmanko's shoulder, as Rahmanko tries to avoid the shot.
Rahmanko throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rahmanko really felt that one!
Aaronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aaronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharkat Rahmanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aaronson. Rahmanko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aaronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahmanko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aaronson.
Rahmanko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aaronson.
Rahmanko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aaronson.

Aaronson lands a big right hand that sends Rahmanko crashing to the mat! Aaronson stays standing though and waves Rahmanko back to his feet!

Rahmanko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aaronson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rahmanko's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rahmanko's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron A. Aaronson!
Aaron A. Aaronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.