PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne- I feel like dying kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aguinaldo
vs
Holyshit

190 cm
36
257 lbs
38 - 18 - 1

196 cm
33
263 lbs
32 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Cynical Truth Vegas
Mango Nutrition

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo misses with a double jab.
Aguinaldo looks to land a combination. Holyshit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holyshit tries a low kick but Aguinaldo avoids it.
Aguinaldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aguinaldo jabs Holyshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holyshit misses with an uppercut. Aguinaldo saw that one coming.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Holyshit.
Aguinaldo avoids a kick to the body.
Holyshit misses with a low kick as Aguinaldo jumps back.
Aguinaldo moves out of range of the body kick.

Aguinaldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holyshit quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holyshit wants to improve his position but Aguinaldo is controlling well.
Aguinaldo is thwarting Holyshit's attempts to control the position.
Aguinaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguinaldo working Holyshit over with strikes.
Holyshit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyshit is refusing to be controlled, as Aguinaldo sits in half guard.
Holyshit wants to improve his position but Aguinaldo is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aguinaldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Aguinaldo is working for a kimura but Holyshit is defending it quite comfortably.
Aguinaldo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holyshit wants to get back to full guard.

Holyshit is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguinaldo.
Holyshit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguinaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguinaldo's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holyshit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguinaldo tries to roll but Holyshit sticks to his back.
Holyshit has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aguinaldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyshit tries to keep control of the position but Aguinaldo is staying busy.
Holyshit has the hooks in. Aguinaldo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aguinaldo trying to control the hands but Holyshit won't let him.
Holyshit lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Holyshit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aguinaldo just trying to survive but Holyshit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aguinaldo tries to roll but Holyshit sticks to his back.
Aguinaldo is working hard here to advance position.
Holyshit wants to control but Aguinaldo is keeping busy.
Aguinaldo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aguinaldo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aguinaldo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aguinaldo's head.

Aguinaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holyshit pulls his head out easily.
Aguinaldo wants to control but Holyshit is keeping busy.
Holyshit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aguinaldo wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Aguinaldo wants to sweep but Holyshit has passed to side control!
Holyshit working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguinaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aguinaldo is looking for a sweep. Holyshit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Aguinaldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aguinaldo avoids the head kick by Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aguinaldo misses with a wild combination.
Holyshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguinaldo.
Holyshit throws a half hearted mid kick.

Aguinaldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holyshit working a defensive guard here.
Aguinaldo throwing strikes from guard but Holyshit blocks nicely.
Holyshit pulls Aguinaldo in close to prevent any damage.
Holyshit is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aguinaldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holyshit is looking to control Aguinaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holyshit avoid being mounted?
Holyshit is looking for a sweep. Aguinaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguinaldo trying to pass the guard but Holyshit defending well.
Aguinaldo thows a huge punch but Holyshit dodges it nicely.
Aguinaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyshit trying to control but Aguinaldo postures up.
Holyshit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aguinaldo is stalling here. Holyshit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aguinaldo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holyshit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Holyshit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguinaldo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo taking a bit of punishment here - Holyshit scoring with strikes.
Aguinaldo wants to control but Holyshit postures up.
Aguinaldo sneaks back into half guard.
Aguinaldo is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguinaldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aguinaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holyshit preventing the sweep.

Aguinaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holyshit is aware though and is defending well.

Aguinaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holyshit defends well.
Holyshit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holyshit looking to pass the guard.
Holyshit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo controls Holyshit momentarily but Holyshit frees himself.

Aguinaldo has an active guard here but Holyshit has managed to pass into half guard.
Aguinaldo is looking for a sweep. Holyshit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aguinaldo actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holyshit lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit is trying to control. Aguinaldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguinaldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Aguinaldo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a head kick but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Aguinaldo checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Aguinaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguinaldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aguinaldo moves out of range as Holyshit throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aguinaldo. Those never looked like landing.

Aguinaldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holyshit quickly recovers to half guard.
Aguinaldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holyshit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holyshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyshit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo wants to control from the top but Holyshit keeps moving.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holyshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aguinaldo wants to pass the guard but Holyshit is keeping the position.
Holyshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holyshit has Aguinaldo pulled in close to control his posture.
Holyshit trying to control the position.
Holyshit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Evander Holyshit 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.
Holyshit has Aguinaldo pulled in close to control his posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Evander Holyshit hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguinaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holyshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aguinaldo.
Holyshit throws an off balance right hand

so Aguinaldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Holyshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyshit is controlling Aguinaldo's posture.
Holyshit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aguinaldo controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aguinaldo being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Evander Holyshit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguinaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
Good leg kick by Holyshit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguinaldo lands with an overhand left.
Holyshit misses with a body shot.
No luck for Aguinaldo with that takedown attempt.
Holyshit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aguinaldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Holyshit's head.
Aguinaldo misses with a double jab.
Evander Holyshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aguinaldo lands a slapping body shot.

Aguinaldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holyshit's guard.
Holyshit is trying to keep Aguinaldo in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holyshit looking for a guillotine here but Aguinaldo defends easily.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andres Aguinaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Holyshit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holyshit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Holyshit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andres Aguinaldo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguinaldo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Aguinaldo!
Andres Aguinaldo very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.