PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soujiro Arashikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aguiar
vs
Arashikage

186 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soujiro Arashikage!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aguiar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguiar is working Arashikage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aguiar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguiar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aguiar throwing strikes from guard but Arashikage blocks nicely.
Aguiar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arashikage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aguiar stays in close to Arashikage's body and controls the position.
Aguiar won't allow Arashikage to get back to his feet.

Arashikage kicks Aguiar off and gets to his feet.
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!

Aguiar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arashikage on his heels. He'll look to pass Arashikage's guard now, I'm sure.
Aguiar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arashikage wants to stand and escape but Aguiar is having none of it.
Aguiar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar throws a big elbow that misses.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Arashikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arashikage wants to get back to his feet but Aguiar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguiar tries to free his leg and advance position but Arashikage is retaining full guard.
Arashikage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aguiar is looking to work some ground and pound but Arashikage has wrist control.
Arashikage wants to stand and escape but Aguiar is having none of it.
Aguiar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguiar postures up in Arashikage's guard and throws a big left but Arashikage blocks it.
Arashikage keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
Arashikage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aguiar is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar throws a big elbow that misses.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Arashikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arashikage wants to stand up but Aguiar is controlling him.
Aguiar trying to control but Arashikage is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aguiar dives in and grabs Arashikage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arashikage pushes down on Aguiar's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arashikage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aguiar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Aguiar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arashikage to the ground. Aguiar is now in Arashikage's guard.
Arashikage wants to stand up but Aguiar is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar throwing strikes but missing.
Aguiar 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.
Aguiar slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar wants to control but Arashikage is keeping him busy.
Aguiar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aguiar is taking a breather. Arashikage 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.
Aguiar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aguiar trying to control from half guard but Arashikage is working away.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arashikage defending well though.
Aguiar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arashikage's head.
Arashikage is trying to stand.
Arashikage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aguiar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arashikage is staying active underneath Aguiar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aguiar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Aguiar seems to be working for a kimura but Arashikage defends the submission attempt.
Aguiar wants to take a breather but Arashikage is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguiar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aguiar throwing shots but Arashikage is blocking nicely.
Aguiar drops an elbow to the side of Arashikage's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguiar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arashikage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aguiar is nestled in close to Arashikage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aguiar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arashikage is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir Aguiar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arashikage wants to clinch up but Aguiar keeps it at a distance.
Arashikage doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguiar circles away.
Aguiar avoids the head kick by Arashikage.
Aguiar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arashikage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aguiar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arashikage throws a wild body kick that Aguiar sees coming a mile off.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown but Arashikage shows good takedown defense.

Aguiar scores with a takedown into Arashikage's guard.
Arashikage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arashikage keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
Aguiar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aguiar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar throws an elbow that misses. Arashikage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguiar's guard. Nice move by Arashikage!

Aguiar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arashikage defends it easily.
Aguiar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arashikage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aguiar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arashikage's guard.
Arashikage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arashikage being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar works over Arashikage with some ground and pound from guard.
Aguiar looking to pass the guard.
Aguiar distracts Arashikage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aguiar throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguiar is standing up over Arashikage. Arashikage looks to escape but Aguiar dives into side control.
Aguiar is looking to take a break and control but Arashikage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arashikage is pushing Aguiar's head away, looking to escape. Aguiar manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar controls the position.
Arashikage is pushing Aguiar's head away, looking to escape. Aguiar manages to hold on to the position though.
Algenir Aguiar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arashikage is letting Aguiar control him for a moment.
Aguiar working the ground and pound.
Arashikage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aguiar trying to control the action but Arashikage is working from the bottom.
Arashikage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aguiar takes a little break here. Arashikage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aguiar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arashikage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aguiar asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Aguiar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arashikage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arashikage is pushing Aguiar's head away, looking to escape. Aguiar manages to hold on to the position though.
Arashikage parries the strikes from Aguiar easily there. Aguiar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arashikage to escape.
Aguiar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arashikage!
Aguiar breaks from Arashikage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Arashikage is bucking up trying to escape but Aguiar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arashikage wants to get back to his feet.
Aguiar landing shots from mount.
Aguiar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir Aguiar dominated that second round.
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!

Aguiar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arashikage is looking to clinch.
Aguiar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aguiar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arashikage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arashikage is looking to clinch.
Aguiar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Aguiar rushes Arashikage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arashikage tries to land a knee to the head but Aguiar blocks with his arms.
Arashikage misses with a knee strike.
Arashikage misses with a knee strike.
Arashikage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algenir Aguiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arashikage is pressed up against the cage. Aguiar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arashikage down to the mat. Arashikage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aguiar closes the distance and clinches up with Arashikage, looking for a takedown. Aguiar pushes Arashikage against the cage but Arashikage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arashikage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arashikage wants to clinch.
Arashikage is looking to slow Aguiar down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arashikage tries to clinch but Aguiar moves out of range.
Arashikage tries to clinch but Aguiar moves away

and Aguiar counters with a shoot takedown. Arashikage fights it but they end up in guard.
Aguiar landing with the ground and pound.
Arashikage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aguiar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arashikage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aguiar is controlling him.
Aguiar is working Arashikage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aguiar prevents Arashikage from getting back to his feet.
Arashikage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguiar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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!
Arashikage keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aguiar is looking to work some ground and pound but Arashikage has wrist control.
Aguiar won't allow Arashikage to get back to his feet.
Aguiar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arashikage keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
Aguiar pushing down on Arashikage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguiar is controlling the pace.
Arashikage wants to get back to his feet.
Aguiar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arashikage is staying active underneath Aguiar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aguiar trying to control the pace.
Aguiar wants to pass to mount but Arashikage is defending the position.
Aguiar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aguiar stops Arashikage from getting back to his feet.
Aguiar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arashikage is looking to escape.
Aguiar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arashikage taking some punishment here, with Aguiar in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arashikage is not content to let Aguiar control the position.
Soujiro Arashikage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Aguiar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arashikage pushes Aguiar off looking to stand but Aguiar dives back in and keeps control.
Arashikage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aguiar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Aguiar seems content to control.
Aguiar working Arashikage over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Algenir Aguiar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguiar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir Aguiar!
Algenir Aguiar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.