PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cikotic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Aguinaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cikotic
vs
Aguinaga

184 cm
21
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Fast

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Cikotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Aguinaga!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cikotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cikotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cikotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aguinaga.

Cikotic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aguinaga!
Cikotic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguinaga tries to lock up and control but Cikotic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aguinaga is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Aguinaga is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Cikotic trying to control but Aguinaga is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguinaga doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aguinaga is squirming around, avoiding Cikotic's attempts to control the action.
Aguinaga tries to reverse the position but Cikotic maintains control.
Aguinaga is squirming around, avoiding Cikotic's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aguinaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cikotic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguinaga wants to hold on but Cikotic pushes him away.
Aguinaga regains half guard.

Aguinaga looking for submissions off his back.
Aguinaga looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cikotic stands up and beckons Aguinaga to join him on the feet.
Cikotic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirko Cikotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguinaga throws a leg kick
and Cikotic counters with a series of strikes. Aguinaga will be more careful next time no doubt.

Cikotic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aguinaga's guard.

Cikotic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aguinaga is looking to slow Cikotic down with leg kicks.
Aguinaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cikotic throws a head kick that misses.
Cikotic misses with a head kick.
Cikotic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aguinaga's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aguinaga.
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!
Cikotic swings for the body but Aguinaga moves out of range.
Cikotic throws a combination that misses

and Aguinaga counters with a takedown into side control.
Cikotic is trying to buck Aguinaga off.
Cikotic is not content to let Aguinaga control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aguinaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Aguinaga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cikotic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cikotic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cikotic is trying to stand back up but Aguinaga is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mirko Cikotic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cikotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguinaga circles away.
Aguinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Cikotic throws a head kick that misses.

Aguinaga drives through and clinches with Cikotic against the cage.

Cikotic breaks the clinch.
Aguinaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown by Cikotic or perhaps it was just good defense by Aguinaga which made him look bad.
Cikotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cikotic misses with a straight right.
Mirko Cikotic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cikotic tries to clinch but Aguinaga moves out of range.
A head kick by Cikotic misses
and Aguinaga counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Cikotic.

Cikotic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Aguinaga stands up and waves to Cikotic to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cikotic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cikotic.
Danga de danga de dang - Aguinaga scores with a four punch combination!
Cikotic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Cikotic misses

and Aguinaga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cikotic won't be happy with that.
Cikotic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Cikotic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cikotic throws a lazy body kick

and Aguinaga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cikotic wants to sweep here but Aguinaga controlling him for the moment.
Cikotic is looking to stand up but Aguinaga isn't so interested in that idea.
Aguinaga pushes down on Cikotic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cikotic wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aguinaga wants to control but Cikotic is keeping him busy.

Aguinaga is trying to work for a kimura but Cikotic is defending well.
Cikotic is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguinaga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cikotic tries to kick Aguinaga off but Aguinaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Aguinaga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cikotic's head.
Aguinaga prevents Cikotic from standing back up.

Aguinaga seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguinaga prevents Cikotic from standing back up.

Aguinaga gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cikotic swinging wilding here.

Cikotic clinches with his opponent.

Cikotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cikotic.
Aguinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cikotic throws a head kick but Aguinaga moves out of range.
Cikotic misses with a head kick.
Cikotic shoots in and drives through. Aguinaga sprawls well.
Cikotic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aguinaga.
A left and a right from Aguinaga both land. Nice combination.

Cikotic is rocked!
Aguinaga is looking to clinch.
Aguinaga blocks a jab.
Aguinaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cikotic counters with a head kick.
Aguinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cikotic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cikotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cikotic wants to clinch but Aguinaga slips to the side
and Aguinaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Aguinaga.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguinaga works Cikotic's body with a nice hook.
Cikotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Aguinaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Aguinaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Cikotic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguinaga misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Aguinaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aguinaga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cikotic jabs at Aguinaga's body.
Cikotic seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Cikotic. No joy for Aguinaga on that attempt.
Cikotic shoots in and drives through. Aguinaga sprawls well.
Aguinaga swinging wilding here.
A head kick by Cikotic misses
and Aguinaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cikotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cikotic scores with a three punch combo!
Cikotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cikotic! Aguinaga is out on his feet! Cikotic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Aguinaga is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Aguinaga is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Cikotic!