PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aritz Aguado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris SiBorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguado comes to the cage accompanied by TIBUUU. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Aguado
vs
SiBorg

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aritz Aguado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cris SiBorg!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SiBorg gets tackled into the cage by Aguado. Aguado maintains the clinch.
Aguado working hard to break the clinch.

Aguado is fighting off a takedown attempt but SiBorg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aguado to the mat. Aguado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
SiBorg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aguado's head.
Aguado wants to get back to his feet but SiBorg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SiBorg pushing down on Aguado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SiBorg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that SiBorg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguado tries to kick SiBorg off but SiBorg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. SiBorg connects with a nice short shot to Aguado's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SiBorg stops Aguado from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
SiBorg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aguado - that will leave a mark!
Aritz Aguado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SiBorg looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aguado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

SiBorg has hold of one of Aguado's legs. Aguado is fighting the takedown attempt but SiBorg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
SiBorg stops Aguado from standing up.
Aguado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SiBorg on the ground.
SiBorg throwing strikes but missing.
SiBorg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SiBorg prevents Aguado from getting back to his feet.
SiBorg wants to control from the top but Aguado keeps moving.
SiBorg sitting in guard here, content to control.
SiBorg looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SiBorg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
SiBorg avoids the head kick by Aguado.
Aguado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Aguado moves into the clinch.

SiBorg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aguado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

SiBorg looking for the choke but no joy.
SiBorg struggling to land strikes to the head as Aguado covers up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SiBorg working for a choke but Aguado is defending well.
Aguado is trying to get back to his feet but SiBorg has full control of the position and if anything, Aguado has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguado is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aguado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SiBorg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aguado misses with a head kick.

Aguado moves into range and clinches up with SiBorg.
Aguado looking to slow down the pace here.

SiBorg has Aguado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. SiBorg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aguado tumbling to the mat - SiBorg dives into Aguado's guard.
Aguado keeping moving, preventing SiBorg from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aguado is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. SiBorg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SiBorg has picked Aguado up - he's going for a ride! SiBorg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aguado is trying to stand back up but SiBorg is controlling him
SiBorg is controlling the pace.
Aguado is trying to stand back up but SiBorg is controlling him
SiBorg is taking a breather. Aguado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SiBorg is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aguado throws a head kick that misses

and SiBorg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aguado is trying to break the clinch but SiBorg is controlling him.

SiBorg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aguado regains guard.
SiBorg slips nicely into half guard.
SiBorg is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguado wants to get back to his feet.
SiBorg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
SiBorg trying to control the pace.
SiBorg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aguado is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

Aguado clinches up with SiBorg and pushes him back against the cage.

SiBorg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
SiBorg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cris SiBorg 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aguado has SiBorg up against the cage in a clinch.

SiBorg has clasped his hands together around Aguado's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
SiBorg controls the position.
SiBorg trying to control the position but Aguado is working away.
SiBorg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aguado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
SiBorg tries to score with some ground and pound. Aguado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguado is pushing SiBorg's head away, looking to escape. SiBorg manages to hold on to the position though.
SiBorg trying to control the position but Aguado is working away.
Aguado is being controlled here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SiBorg is looking to take a break and control but Aguado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
SiBorg staying calm.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
SiBorg blocks a head kick by Aguado.

Aguado has taken the fight to the clinch.

SiBorg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
SiBorg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as SiBorg controls the pace.
SiBorg stops Aguado from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SiBorg controls from within his opponent's guard.
SiBorg slips nicely into half guard.
SiBorg slows the pace down in half guard.
Aguado pushes SiBorg off looking to stand but SiBorg dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if SiBorg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SiBorg closes the distance and pushes Aguado back into the cage.

SiBorg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aguado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
SiBorg is punishing Aguado with strikes - can he finish him?!
Can Aguado hold on?! SiBorg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Aguado is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

SiBorg has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Aguado! Can he survive? No! He's out! SiBorg gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cris SiBorg!
Aritz Aguado spoke after the fight, saying 'EL HA SIDO MUCHO MEJOR ME ALEGRA HABER PERDIDO CONTRA ALGUIEN TAN DURO Y ESPERO GANARLE EN UNA REVANCHA'.