PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pao Aorigele (ranked 4831 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilbo Baggins (ranked 5176 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.

Aorigele
vs
Baggins

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pao Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aorigele paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins misses with a body punch.
Aorigele can't get the takedown.
Baggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baggins lands a right hand.
Baggins misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Pao Aorigele has been cut.
Baggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baggins stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele is looking to control Baggins's arms but Baggins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aorigele has his back to the cage.
Aorigele has Baggins pressed against the cage.
Baggins stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele taking a breather.
Aorigele wants to break free but Baggins has control.
Aorigele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baggins trying to land knees to the body.
Aorigele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pao Aorigele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins keeps control of Aorigele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aorigele looking to slow down the pace here.
Baggins blocks an elbow strike.
Aorigele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aorigele is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baggins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aorigele can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aorigele is trying to pull guard but Baggins has him pressed against the cage.
Aorigele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baggins is defending well.
Baggins is pressed up against the cage. Aorigele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggins down to the mat. Baggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baggins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aorigele's head.
Baggins lands with an overhand left.

Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aorigele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baggins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aorigeles head.
Baggins letting Aorigele take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baggins as Aorigele tries to tie him up.
Baggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Aorigele avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aorigele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baggins is defending well.
Aorigele managing to block the knees to the body from Baggins.
Aorigele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baggins smiles and moves away.

Baggins clinches with his opponent.
Baggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aorigele is trying to force a seperation but Baggins has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baggins.
Baggins scores with a hook to the body.
Baggins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baggins just leaning against Aorigele, taking a breather.
Baggins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aorigeles head.
Aorigele trying to control the position but instead, Baggins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aorigele into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baggins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aorigele blocks an uppercut.
Aorigele is trying to push Baggins away but Baggins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilbo Baggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pao Aorigele's cut.
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.

Baggins forces Aorigele back against the cage and clinches.
Baggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baggins tries to work over Aorigele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aorigele trying to land knees to the body.
Baggins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aorigele is trying to maintain a safe position but Baggins gets an underhook and turns Aorigele into the cage.
Aorigele is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggins has double underhooks.
Aorigele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bilbo Baggins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aorigele is trying to pull guard but Baggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele tries to break the clinch but Baggins is controlling the position.
Aorigele is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele takes an elbow to the temple.
Baggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aorigele up against the cage.
Baggins tries to throw a body punch but Aorigele avoids it by throwing Baggins back against the cage.
Aorigele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baggins throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baggins stalling in the clinch.
Aorigele can't break the clinch.
Aorigele taking a breather.
Baggins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele taking a breather.
Baggins has Aorigele pressed against the cage.
Aorigele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pao Aorigele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aorigele wants a takedown.
Aorigele is trying to drag Baggins to the mat but Baggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baggins has Aorigele pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baggins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bilbo Baggins.
Aorigele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baggins has managed to clinch.
Baggins stalling against the cage.
Aorigele is trying to break the clinch but Baggins is controlling him.
Baggins misses with a body punch.
Aorigele tries to stall but Baggins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aorigele tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Baggins.
Baggins leaning against his opponent.
Baggins slows down the pace here.
Aorigele wants to break free but Baggins has control.
Aorigele tries to pull guard but Baggins won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins avoiding damage as Aorigele throws knees to the body.
Baggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Pao Aorigele's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baggins.
Aorigele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baggins slowing the pace effectively.
Aorigele has had enough of the clinch but Baggins keeps him there for the moment.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Aorigele.
Baggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Baggins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aorigele tries to stall but Baggins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aorigele takes an elbow to the temple.
Baggins stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilbo Baggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pao Aorigele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Baggins rushes Aorigele and presses him up against the cage.
Baggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Aorigele backwards.
Aorigele trying to stall but Baggins improves his position.
Aorigele is trying to pull guard but Baggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aorigele stalling in the clinch but Baggins improves position.
Baggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Aorigele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aorigele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baggins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baggins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baggins lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pao Aorigele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins working aggressively here.
Aorigele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baggins is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aorigele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aorigele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baggins cracks Aorigele with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baggins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baggins.
Aorigele managing to block the knees to the body from Baggins.
Nice elbow from Baggins.
The referee calls for Baggins to work.
Nice elbow from Baggins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele looking to stall.
Aorigele is trying to pull guard but Baggins has him pressed against the cage.
Aorigele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aorigele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baggins has him pressed against the cage.
Baggins lands an elbow that stopped Aorigele in his tracks for a moment.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aorigele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aorigele tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Baggins can't find room to land a body shot as Aorigele controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baggins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele jumps guard but Baggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aorigele tries to pull guard but Baggins holds him up against the cage and eventually Aorigele drops back down to his feet.
Aorigele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baggins smiles and moves away.

Baggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baggins lands a left hand.
Baggins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Pao Aorigele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baggins lands an elbow just above Aorigele 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baggins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baggins.
Aorigele is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bilbo Baggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands a shot to the body.
Baggins stalling against the cage.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Baggins.
A hook to the body from Baggins.
Aorigele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baggins lands with a left to the head.
Baggins struggles to land a body shot inside as Aorigele controls his hands.
Pao Aorigele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baggins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bilbo Baggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baggins 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bilbo Baggins!

Bilbo Baggins wins by unanimous decision!