PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aloha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Soon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aloha
vs
Soon

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Aloha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kim Soon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aloha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soon sprawls well initially but Aloha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aloha wants to take a breather but Soon is having none of it.

Aloha is trying to work for a kimura but Soon is defending well.
Aloha trying to mount his opponent but Soon defends it.
Soon is staying active underneath Aloha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Aloha is looking for a kimura but Soon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aloha to get the leverage.
Aloha wants to take a breather but Soon is having none of it.

Aloha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soon defends it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aloha tries to clinch there but Soon circles away.
Aloha circles away from the clinch attempt

and Aloha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soon's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soon wants to stand and escape but Aloha is having none of it.
Soon keeping moving, preventing Aloha from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soon wants to stand but Aloha is controlling the position.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aloha manages to pass to side control.
Aloha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Soon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloha looking to finish with strikes here!
Soon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Soon is squirming around, avoiding Aloha's attempts to control the action.

Aloha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Soon's face as Aloha controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Aloha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aloha is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Soon prevents Aloha from improving position.
Aloha trying to control the action but Soon is working from the bottom.

Aloha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aloha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aloha is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aloha counters with a shoot takedown. Soon fights it but they end up in guard.

Aloha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but Aloha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Soon keeps moving.
Soon wants to stand but Aloha is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloha thows a big elbow that misses.
Aloha prevents Soon from getting back to his feet.
Aloha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aloha trying to control the action but Soon is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aloha circles away from the clinch attempt

and Aloha counters by clinching up.
Soon taking a breather.
Aloha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soon taking a breather.
Aloha missing with knees to the body.
Aloha wants a takedown.
Soon trying to control the position but instead, Aloha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soon into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Aloha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aloha has a takedown stuffed.
Soon tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Aloha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Aloha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aloha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aloha won't allow Soon to get back to his feet.
Soon keeping moving, preventing Aloha from controlling successfully.
Soon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aloha shoots for a takedown but Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Soon clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soon trying to control the position but instead, Aloha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soon into the cage.
Soon lands an elbow inside that Aloha shrugs off.
Soon lands an elbow that stopped Aloha in his tracks for a moment.
Soon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha wants a takedown but no success here.
Soon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aloha is defending well for now.
Aloha tries to score a body lock takedown but Soon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soon lands an elbow just above Aloha 's eye.
Soon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soon wants to stall.
Aloha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aloha's defenses.
Aloha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soon prevents it.
Soon missing with knees to the body.
Soon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aloha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Soon clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Soon.
Soon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aloha wants a takedown.
Aloha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soon trying to stall but Aloha improves his position.
Soon tries to land knees in the clinch but Aloha avoids the damage to the body.
Aloha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soon lands an elbow inside that Aloha shrugs off.
Soon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aloha avoids a wild elbow strike from Soon.
Aloha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aloha as Soon tries to tie him up.
Soon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soon lands an elbow inside that Aloha shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aloha wants a takedown but no success here.
Aloha blocks an elbow strike.
Soon stops a takedown attempt from Aloha.
Aloha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soon trying to control the position but instead, Aloha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soon into the cage.
Soon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aloha being controlled against the cage.
Aloha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soon prevents it.
Soon trying to land knees to the body.
Aloha blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aloha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aloha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aloha wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aloha goes for a takedown attempt but Soon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soon wants to clinch

and Aloha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soon's guard.

Aloha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aloha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Aloha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aloha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Aloha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Aloha or perhaps it was just good defense by Soon which made him look bad.
Aloha shoots for a takedown but Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aloha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soon tries to clinch up but Aloha circles away and keeps his distance.

Aloha instigates a clinch.
Soon lands an elbow inside.
Aloha tries to pull guard but Soon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soon tries to land knees in the clinch but Aloha avoids the damage to the body.
Soon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aloha.
Aloha tries for a takedown but Soon manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soon prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Soon to work.
Aloha avoids the elbow strike from Soon, against the cage.
Soon stalling in the clinch but Aloha improves position.
Aloha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Soon.
Soon is looking to control Aloha's arms but Aloha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soon has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soon lands an elbow inside.
Soon lands an elbow just above Aloha 's eye.
Aloha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soon prevents it.
Soon tries to land knees in the clinch but Aloha avoids the damage to the body.
Aloha blocks an elbow strike.
Aloha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Soon.
Aloha has Soon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aloha can't get the takedown.
Aloha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soon lands a nice elbow.
Soon tries to land knees in the clinch but Aloha avoids the damage to the body.
Soon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aloha is defending well for now.
Aloha looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Aloha has clasped his hands together around Soon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aloha is controlling him well.
Aloha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Soon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aloha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloha lands a decent elbow from side control.

Aloha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soon, who protects the arm well.
Aloha trying to control the position but Soon is working away.

Aloha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soon, who protects the arm well.
Aloha trying to control the action but Soon is working from the bottom.

Aloha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but Aloha drags him back down.
Aloha tries to score with some ground and pound. Soon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soon is not content to let Aloha control the position.

Aloha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soon has escaped the position, nice work there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aloha counters with a shoot takedown. Soon fights it but they end up in guard.
Soon keeping moving, preventing Aloha from controlling successfully.
Soon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Soon keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Aloha manages to pass to side control.

Aloha is trying to work for a kimura but Soon is defending well.
Soon wants to stand back up but Aloha manages to pass into side control.

Aloha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soon is trying to get back to his feet.
Kim Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Aloha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aloha slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Aloha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aloha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Aloha!