PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin DaNickatime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybara's entrance music is Hey Man Nice Shot by Filter. A fine choice. DaNickatime is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ecstasy of Gold (Gangaster Mix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aybara
vs
DaNickatime

190 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin DaNickatime!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aybara gets a clinch.
Aybara effectively controlling the action here.
DaNickatime can't break the clinch.

DaNickatime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aybara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aybara shoots in and drives through. DaNickatime sprawls well.
Aybara wants to clinch up but DaNickatime keeps it at a distance.
DaNickatime scores with a one two! Aybara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DaNickatime throws a right and a left that Aybara avoids nicely.

DaNickatime clinches with his opponent.

DaNickatime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara fails in his attempt to clinch.

DaNickatime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DaNickatime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

DaNickatime is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aybara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DaNickatime to the mat. DaNickatime regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aybara stops DaNickatime from standing up.
Aybara pushes down on DaNickatime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DaNickatime trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaNickatime looks gassed!

Aybara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aybara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaNickatime tries to roll over but Aybara keeps him under control.
DaNickatime is trying to stand.
DaNickatime is in trouble now - Aybara has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aybara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DaNickatime can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
DaNickatime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aybara lands a big shot there that rocks DaNickatime but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aybara scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Aybara connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Aybara has control of DaNickatime's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and DaNickatime regains control of the situation pretty easily.
DaNickatime is trying desperately to improve position.
DaNickatime wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aybara.
DaNickatime is in a horrible position here. Aybara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DaNickatime can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aybara trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara with shots to the head and body - DaNickatime looks very uncomfortable down there.
DaNickatime is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aybara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DaNickatime is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
DaNickatime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aybara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaNickatime tries to hold on but Aybara postures up.
Aybara cracks DaNickatime with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DaNickatime is squirming around, avoiding Aybara's attempts to control the action.
Aybara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DaNickatime can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Aybara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaNickatime as he avoids it easily.

Aybara closes the distance and clinches.
DaNickatime has Aybara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aybara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DaNickatime looking to stall.
Aybara lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Justin DaNickatime has been cut.
DaNickatime cracks Aybara with a nice body shot.
Aybara prevents DaNickatime from breaking the clinch.
DaNickatime is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DaNickatime prevents a body shot from Aybara.
DaNickatime is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aybara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DaNickatime wants to break free but Aybara has control.
Aybara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaNickatime pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Aybara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DaNickatime uses from the top position.

Aybara has his feet on DaNickatime's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
DaNickatime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DaNickatime tries to bum rush Aybara with a series of wild strikes but Aybara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaNickatime shoots in but no luck this time.
Perrin Aybara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin DaNickatime.
Aybara wants to clinch up but DaNickatime keeps it at a distance.
Aybara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DaNickatime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aybara.
Aybara shoots in looking for a takedown. DaNickatime tries to sprawl out of it but Aybara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DaNickatime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DaNickatime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aybara shoots in and drives through. DaNickatime sprawls well.
Aybara wants to clinch.
Aybara wants to clinch up but DaNickatime keeps it at a distance.

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.

Aybara clinches.

DaNickatime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DaNickatime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aybara tries to clinch up.

DaNickatime forces Aybara back against the cage and clinches.
Aybara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaNickatime backwards.
DaNickatime misses with a punch on the inside.
DaNickatime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin DaNickatime's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

DaNickatime throws a head kick that misses.
DaNickatime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aybara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Aybara gets a double leg takedown into DaNickatime's guard.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but DaNickatime has wrist control.
DaNickatime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aybara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DaNickatime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.

Aybara drops back looking for a leg! DaNickatime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DaNickatime manages to kick Aybara off! Aybara jumps back into DaNickatime's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaNickatime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aybara stops DaNickatime from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaNickatime is wriggling around but Aybara manages to pass to half guard.
Aybara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DaNickatime on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aybara throwing shots but DaNickatime is blocking nicely.
DaNickatime scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aybara manages to mount him!

Aybara wants to finish this one by submission but DaNickatime is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aybara.
DaNickatime tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaNickatime is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aybara looking to finish DaNickatime with some ground and pound. This is bad for DaNickatime!
DaNickatime is squirming around, avoiding Aybara's attempts to control the action.
DaNickatime's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Aybara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DaNickatime can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaNickatime tries to buck Aybara off but he can't manage it.
Aybara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aybara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aybara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DaNickatime can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Aybara quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Aybara but it's paid off an DaNickatime is forced to tap! Nice work by Aybara.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perrin Aybara!