PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vita
vs
Aguilar

183 cm
25
201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Vita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aguilar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Aguilar.

Aguilar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Vita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vita tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Aguilar.

Aguilar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vita is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vita gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Vita manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Vita just wasn't active enough.
Vita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita slips a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar scores with a jab. Vita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Vita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aguilar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aguilar stays in close to Vita's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Aguilar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vita's guard.
Vita being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Vita or perhaps it was just good defense by Aguilar which made him look bad.

Aguilar drives through with a takedown into Vita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vita trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Aguilar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vita wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Aguilar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Vita as Aguilar shoots in.
Aguilar misses the jab.
Aguilar misses with a hook. Vita ducked under it nicely.
Vita slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguilar, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Aguilar gets a takedown into half guard.
Vita is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Aguilar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aguilar is in Vita's guard.
Alvin Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aguilar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Aguilar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aguilar is in Vita's guard.
Aguilar wants to get up but he can't break Vita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Vita sprawls well. He's pushed Aguilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Vita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Aguilar.
Aguilar closes the distance and clinches up with Vita, looking for a takedown. Aguilar pushes Vita against the cage but Vita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Aguilar drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vita is on top in 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!
Vita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vita wanted to stand there but Aguilar had control of the position.
Vita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vita throws an elbow that misses. Aguilar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vita's guard. Nice move by Aguilar!
Vita wants to stand up but Aguilar is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Vita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aguilar fails with the takedown

and Vita counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vita is trying to pull guard but Aguilar has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vita taking a breather.
Aguilar goes for a takedown attempt but Vita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vita tries for a takedown but Aguilar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a takedown but Vita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aguilar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Aguilar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Aguilar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguilar.
Vita prevents Aguilar from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Vita is right now.
Aguilar tries to advance to mount but Vita denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar taking a breather here.

Joe Vita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aguilar shoots for a takedown but Vita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vita fails with a takedown attempt.

Aguilar drives through with a takedown into Vita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aguilar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vita is proving hard to escape from.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe Vita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Aguilar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Aguilar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aguilar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar takes a little break here. Vita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvin Aguilar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aguilar tries to stand but Vita is controlling his head.
Aguilar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Alvin Aguilar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Vita gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Vita manages to retain guard.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguilar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Vita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aguilar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vita keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Aguilar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aguilar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Aguilar!
A less than humble Alvin Aguilar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.