PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keno Aganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dalton
vs
Aganovic

187 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

210 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keno Aganovic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aganovic.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalton enables Aganovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aganovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton wants to stand but Aganovic is controlling the position.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Aganovic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aganovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Aganovic wanted to stand there but Dalton had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Aganovic stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Aganovic gets a clinch.
Dalton is looking for a takedown.

Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Aganovic closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Aganovic keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to force a seperation but Aganovic has the dominant position.
Dalton jumps guard but Aganovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Aganovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Aganovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aganovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aganovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aganovic tries to stand and escape but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Aganovic controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton won't allow Aganovic to pass to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aganovic slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aganovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aganovic darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Aganovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Aganovic decides to pull guard.

Aganovic has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Aganovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aganovic is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton throwing strikes but missing.
Aganovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aganovic wants to get back to his feet but Dalton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dalton is working Aganovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton working some strikes from top position.
Aganovic controlling Dalton's posture.
Aganovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Aganovic, not yet.
Dalton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aganovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aganovic looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalton postures up and lands a big shot to Aganovic's brow.
Dalton postures up in Aganovic's guard and throws a big left but Aganovic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keno Aganovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aganovic stuffs the takedown.
Aganovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dalton defends it well.
Aganovic tries to land a body kick
and Dalton counters with a two punch combo.

Aganovic moves into the clinch.

Aganovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Aganovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Dalton really is a fat lump.
Dalton is trying to escape the position but Aganovic is controlling the position.
Aganovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aganovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Keno Aganovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to control Aganovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Aganovic is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aganovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aganovic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aganovic is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aganovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aganovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Aganovic moves into the clinch.

Aganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aganovic tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.

Aganovic has closed the distance and engaged Dalton in a clinch.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aganovic backwards.

Aganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Aganovic gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Aganovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aganovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aganovic controlling the position.

Aganovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aganovic is breathing heavily.
The referee asks Aganovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aganovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aganovic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dalton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aganovic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aganovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keno Aganovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dalton wants to clinch.
Aganovic scores with a body shot.

Aganovic gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aganovic breaks from the clinch.
Aganovic throws the kick towards the body but Dalton avoids it.
Lou Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aganovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aganovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dalton eats them both and turns towards Aganovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Lou Dalton has been cut.
Keno Aganovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton tries to clinch but Aganovic moves out of range.
Dalton connects with a high kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Aganovic.
Dalton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalton blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dalton.

Aganovic moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.

Aganovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aganovic throws a push kick but Dalton slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Aganovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Aganovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalton, pushing him back against the cage.
Dalton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aganovic stalling in the clinch.

Dalton breaks the clinch.
Aganovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Aganovic gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.

Aganovic darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Aganovic keeps him there for the moment.

Aganovic gets control of Dalton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aganovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aganovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalton won't allow Aganovic to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aganovic pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Aganovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aganovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aganovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aganovic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aganovic controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aganovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aganovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four 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.

Aganovic moves into the clinch.

Aganovic manages to break the clinch.
Aganovic throws a body kick that misses.

Dalton gets tackled into the cage by Aganovic. Aganovic maintains the clinch.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Aganovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Aganovic tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
Aganovic cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton moves out of range as Aganovic strikes.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Aganovic checks a low kick from Dalton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keno Aganovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aganovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keno Aganovic!