PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinos Swacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aguinaldo
vs
Swacker

190 cm
26
257 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pinos Swacker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swacker misses with a hook
and Aguinaldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swacker shoots in and drives through. Aguinaldo sprawls well.
Swacker lands a slapping body shot.
Swacker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguinaldo lands with a good body shot.
Swacker looks gassed!
Aguinaldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Swacker misses with a left hand
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo swings for the body but Swacker moves out of range.
Andres Aguinaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguinaldo throws a body punch but Swacker moves out of range.
Swacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Aguinaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Swacker.
Aguinaldo misses with the combination.

Swacker gets caught flat footed, as Aguinaldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swacker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aguinaldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swacker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swacker is looking to stand up but Aguinaldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Aguinaldo is stalling in the full guard.
Aguinaldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swacker for as long as he can get away with.
Swacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swacker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguinaldo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swacker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aguinaldo's head.
Swacker works his way into side control.
Aguinaldo tries to buck Swacker off but Swacker is having none of it.
Swacker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aguinaldo to see if he's OK.
Swacker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Swacker laying and praying for a moment but Aguinaldo takes advantage and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swacker prevents Aguinaldo from improving his position.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Swacker postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swacker wants to take a breather but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Aguinaldo gets back to full guard.
Aguinaldo is trying to keep Swacker in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aguinaldo working for a triangle but Swacker defends it easily.
Swacker throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swacker wants to control from the top but Aguinaldo keeps moving.

Aguinaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aguinaldo is trying to keep Swacker in close.
Swacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swacker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Aguinaldo has his foot on Swacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swacker works his way back into a safe position though.

Aguinaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swacker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo has momentary wrist control but Swacker slips an elbow through the middle.

Aguinaldo looking for a guillotine here but Swacker defends easily.
Swacker looking to pass the guard.
Aguinaldo is controlling Swacker's posture.
Aguinaldo wants to sweep here but Swacker controlling him for the moment.
Swacker content to stall in guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Swacker won't allow Aguinaldo to sweep him here.
Aguinaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swacker's guard.
Aguinaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swacker looking to control.
Aguinaldo being controlled here momentarily.
Aguinaldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pinos Swacker.
Swacker scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Aguinaldo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swacker struggling a bit here.

Aguinaldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aguinaldo throws a strike aimed at the side of Swacker's head but Swacker avoids it well.
Aguinaldo is working Swacker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aguinaldo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Swacker is not content to let Aguinaldo control the position.

Aguinaldo tries for a kimura but Swacker is defending well.
Aguinaldo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swacker parries the strikes from Aguinaldo easily there. Aguinaldo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swacker to escape.

Swacker throws Aguinaldo to one side and escapes!
Swacker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aguinaldo.
Swacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguinaldo circles away.
Swacker connects with the punch.
Swacker throws the left hand but Aguinaldo avoids the punch easily.
Aguinaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aguinaldo looks to land a left hand but Swacker moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Aguinaldo there.
Aguinaldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swacker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aguinaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swacker at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Aguinaldo as Swacker shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguinaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Swacker misses with a looping right.
Swacker thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
That's time! Aguinaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A slow jab from Swacker misses its intended target.
Aguinaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swacker on the side of the head.
Aguinaldo shoots and misses
and Swacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aguinaldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aguinaldo misses the shot to the body.
Aguinaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aguinaldo misses the shot to the body.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swacker.
Aguinaldo checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Aguinaldo both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguinaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aguinaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swacker moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo takes a swing at Swacker's ribcage but misses.
Aguinaldo shoots and misses
and Swacker counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Swacker.
Swacker lands with a hook. Aguinaldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aguinaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swacker.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aguinaldo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aguinaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swacker throws out the jab.
Aguinaldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swacker throws a body punch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Aguinaldo throws a series of punches but Swacker moves out of range.
Swacker thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Aguinaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swacker looks for a takedown but Aguinaldo sprawls well.
Swacker with a hook.
Swacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aguinaldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swacker somewhat.
Aguinaldo darts in trying to clinch

and Swacker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aguinaldo won't be happy with that.
Swacker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aguinaldo is trying to improve his position.
Aguinaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo trying to control from the bottom.

Aguinaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguinaldo is trying to get back to full guard.

Aguinaldo looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swacker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aguinaldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swacker.
Swacker is pressing down on Aguinaldo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguinaldo is holding on for now.

Swacker is trying to work for a kimura but Aguinaldo is defending well.
Swacker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Swacker wants to free his trapped foot but Aguinaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguinaldo is looking to improve his position.
Aguinaldo controlling the position for now.
Swacker is looking to take a break and control but Aguinaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguinaldo is pressing down on Swacker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swacker!
Swacker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Aguinaldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aguinaldo lands a big shot there that rocks Swacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Swacker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Swacker tries to hold on but Aguinaldo postures up.
Aguinaldo controlling his opponent.
Aguinaldo looking to control but Swacker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Aguinaldo.
Swacker is working to get back to half guard.
Aguinaldo with a couple of short strikes.

Swacker is rocked!
Andres Aguinaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swacker wants to control but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Aguinaldo punching from mount but Swacker doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Aguinaldo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Aguinaldo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swacker is still in real trouble! Can Aguinaldo finish him?

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo cracks Swacker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Aguinaldo!