PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Varona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Arg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Varona
vs
Arg

172 cm
28
185 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Varona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Arg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Varona counters with a series of strikes. Arg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varona staying out of range there.

Varona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Varona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arg sees it coming and defends easily.

Varona is looking for a kimura but Arg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varona to get the leverage.

Varona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arg has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Varona maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Arg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Varona has cracked it and Arg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Varona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Varona!
Carlos Varona retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Varona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.