PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Aguinaldo (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.

Dagani
vs
Aguinaldo

190 cm
21
277 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
272 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

-OVERDOSE Factory-
BUY ONE,GET TWO

Battalion Athletics

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagani throws out the jab.
Dagani misses with a body shot.
Aguinaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dagani.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguinaldo. Dagani does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguinaldo. Dagani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguinaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagani misses with an uppercut.
Aguinaldo misses the shot to the body.
Dagani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dagani scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Aguinaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dagani's hands.
Aguinaldo lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Dagani catches Aguinaldo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aguinaldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aguinaldo moves out of range as Dagani strikes.
Aguinaldo blocks a jab.
Dagani moves out of range as Aguinaldo strikes.
Aguinaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagani throws out the jab.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aguinaldo ducks under a wild hook from Dagani.
Dagani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aguinaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dagani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aguinaldo throws a shot to the body.
Aguinaldo connects with a right hand. Dagani shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguinaldo lands with a right hand.
Dagani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aguinaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dagani pinned against the cage. Dagani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo takes one to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo slips a straight right by Dagani.
Aguinaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Dagani is breathing heavily.
Aguinaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dagani avoids the body shot from Aguinaldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dagani has time to react.
Max Dagani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aguinaldo.
Dagani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguinaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dagani.
Aguinaldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dagani counters with a stiff right hand.
Dagani looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguinaldo is just out of range.
A shot to de liver by Aguinaldo. Beautiful body shot.
Aguinaldo scores with a nice head shot.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aguinaldo scores with a shot to the body.

Aguinaldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguinaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dagani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguinaldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aguinaldo passes into half guard.
Aguinaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is trying to control. Dagani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguinaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aguinaldo is taking a breather. Dagani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aguinaldo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aguinaldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Aguinaldo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagani trying to control from the bottom.
Aguinaldo is keen to just control but Dagani is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagani tries to roll over but Aguinaldo keeps him under control.
Aguinaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Aguinaldo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dagani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguinaldo wants to pass the guard but Dagani is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo with a jab.
Dagani throws an overhand right that lands on Aguinaldo's shoulder, as Aguinaldo tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Aguinaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dagani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andres Aguinaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aguinaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dagani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aguinaldo lands with a hook. Dagani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dagani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dagani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aguinaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagani moves away.
Dagani missing with a left hand there. Aguinaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dagani lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dagani misses its intended target.
Aguinaldo connects with a crisp jab.
Aguinaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Dagani throws a shot from downtown. Aguinaldo moves away and avoids it.
Dagani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Aguinaldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dagani is retaining full guard.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Dagani.
Aguinaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aguinaldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dagani is keeping the position for now.
Dagani wants to stand up but Aguinaldo is controlling him.

Aguinaldo drops back looking for a leg! Dagani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dagani manages to kick Aguinaldo off! Aguinaldo jumps back into Dagani's guard.
Aguinaldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dagani looking for a sweep. Not yet Dagani, not yet.

That's two 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.
Aguinaldo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dagani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguinaldo wants to control from the top but Dagani keeps moving.
Dagani wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguinaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aguinaldo prevents Dagani from getting back to his feet.
Aguinaldo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aguinaldo throwing strikes from guard but Dagani blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aguinaldo lands a jab to Dagani's midsection.
Aguinaldo lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagani avoids the body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagani.

Aguinaldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aguinaldo trying to control the action but Dagani is working from the bottom.
Aguinaldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dagani's head.
Aguinaldo throwing shots but Dagani is blocking nicely.
Dagani has hold of Aguinaldo's hands but Aguinaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dagani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aguinaldo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aguinaldo is keen to just control but Dagani is a slippery customer.
Dagani is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguinaldo passes to full mount!
Aguinaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguinaldo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aguinaldo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dagani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dagani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aguinaldo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aguinaldo with shots to the head and body - Dagani looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Dagani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dagani is looking to improve his position but Aguinaldo isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguinaldo raining down shots from the mount!
Dagani is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Aguinaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dagani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aguinaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aguinaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Dagani.
Dagani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aguinaldo with a hook.
Dagani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dagani throws the left hand but Aguinaldo avoids the punch easily.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot.
Aguinaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagani is just out of range.
Dagani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguinaldo.
A jab from Dagani misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aguinaldo.
Dagani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dagani.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot.
Aguinaldo scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dagani looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Dagani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dagani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aguinaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aguinaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aguinaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dagani doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguinaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aguinaldo scores with a hook to the body. Dagani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguinaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dagani doesn't seem bothered though.

Aguinaldo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aguinaldo working some strikes from top position.
Aguinaldo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Max Dagani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres Aguinaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is stalling in the full guard.
Andres Aguinaldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aguinaldo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Despite being in the dominant position, Andres Aguinaldo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aguinaldo moves out of range as Dagani strikes.
Aguinaldo blocks a jab.
Aguinaldo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dagani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aguinaldo misses with a straight right.

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.
Dagani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aguinaldo counters with a left to the body.
Aguinaldo digs a good body shot into Dagani's ribs.
Dagani misses the jab.
Dagani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dagani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dagani misses with a hook to the body
and Aguinaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dagani throws out a loose jab but Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguinaldo blocks a jab.

Aguinaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguinaldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Aguinaldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagani wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aguinaldo in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Aguinaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aguinaldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Aguinaldo!