PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aguilar
vs
Flying Fox

180 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Obed Flying Fox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flying Fox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aguilar defends it nicely.
Flying Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Flying Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flying Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguilar as he jumps to the side.
Sergio Aguilar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obed Flying Fox.
Aguilar throws a body punch but Flying Fox moves out of range.
Aguilar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aguilar lands with a hook. Flying Fox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flying Fox fails with the takedown.
Flying Fox blocks a leg kick.
Aguilar misses with a low kick.
Aguilar jabs Flying Fox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flying Fox.
Aguilar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aguilar looking to score a takedown here. Flying Fox is defending well but Aguilar drives through and ends up in Flying Fox's guard.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar lands a couple of digs.

Flying Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aguilar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Aguilar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aguilar stopping the sweep attempt from Flying Fox.

Aguilar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguilar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Flying Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flying Fox is trying to keep Aguilar in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Flying Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar pushes down on Flying Fox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flying Fox tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Flying Fox trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar thows a huge punch but Flying Fox dodges it nicely.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Flying Fox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flying Fox is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox moves into full guard.

Flying Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Flying Fox is keeping the position.
Aguilar throws a big elbow that misses.
Aguilar trying to control but Flying Fox is working from the bottom.
Aguilar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aguilar slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is thwarting Flying Fox's attempts to control the position.
Flying Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flying Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Flying Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aguilar postures up in Flying Fox's guard and throws a big left but Flying Fox blocks it.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flying Fox is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguilar.

Aguilar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguilar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flying Fox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aguilar to the ground. Flying Fox is now in Aguilar's guard.

Flying Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flying Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.

Flying Fox drops back looking for a leg! Aguilar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aguilar manages to kick Flying Fox off! Flying Fox jumps back into Aguilar's guard.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flying Fox won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
Sergio Aguilar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Flying Fox from controlling successfully.
Flying Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aguilar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aguilar looking to land elbow strikes but Flying Fox uses the position to regain half guard.
Aguilar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Flying Fox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flying Fox keeps working.
Flying Fox tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Aguilar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flying Fox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar prevents Flying Fox from improving his position.
Flying Fox is still trying to improve position.
Flying Fox trying to control here.
Flying Fox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Flying Fox trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar passes to side control.
Aguilar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flying Fox is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguilar working the ground and pound but Flying Fox is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Flying Fox is working away.
Flying Fox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aguilar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flying Fox is avoiding damage well.
Aguilar working away.
Flying Fox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aguilar off and has taken his back!
Aguilar can't escape the position.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Flying Fox tightening his grip on Aguilar, looking for the choke.
Aguilar turns into Flying Fox and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flying Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet Flying Fox, not yet.
Aguilar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aguilar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Aguilar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flying Fox has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Aguilar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aguilar working the strikes but Flying Fox uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Flying Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flying Fox is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar pushing down on Flying Fox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Flying Fox is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Aguilar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flying Fox is defended easily by Aguilar.
Aguilar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aguilar wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Aguilar does no damage.
Aguilar wants to land a leg kick but Flying Fox is out of range.
Aguilar works the jab nicely.

Aguilar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aguilar wants to control but Flying Fox is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flying Fox sneaks back into half guard.

Flying Fox looking for submissions off his back.

Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flying Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Flying Fox is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flying Fox avoid being mounted?
Flying Fox is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aguilar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aguilar throwing strikes here but Flying Fox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Flying Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aguilar throws some wild stikes that Flying Fox manages to avoid easily.
Flying Fox wants to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar content just to control the position here.
Flying Fox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Flying Fox defends it.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Flying Fox is having none of it.
Aguilar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flying Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar throwing shots but Flying Fox is blocking nicely.
Flying Fox punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aguilar is working for a kimura but Flying Fox is defending it quite comfortably.
Flying Fox is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Flying Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flying Fox tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Flying Fox manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar throws a big right hand that misses.
Aguilar passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Aguilar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flying Fox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aguilar but great work by Flying Fox.
Obed Flying Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aguilar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flying Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sergio Aguilar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Flying Fox seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilar wants to control but Flying Fox is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flying Fox trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aguilar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aguilar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aguilar!
A pretty intense looking Sergio Aguilar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.