PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennry Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Becker
vs
Aquino

211 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hennry Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker tries to sprawl but Aquino drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Becker trying to control from the bottom.
Becker wants to improve his position but Aquino is controlling well.
Aquino wants to stand but Becker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Becker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Becker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Becker moves into full guard.
Aquino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Becker is trying to control the position but Aquino postures up.

Aquino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Becker counters with a one-two to the body.
Aquino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a series of strikes. Aquino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aquino keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker closes the distance and clinches.

Becker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Becker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Becker has a closed guard, preventing Aquino from standing up.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becker trying to strike off his back.
Aquino is pushing down on Becker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Becker is fighting to maintain full guard but Aquino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aquino wants to stand up but Becker is controlling the position.
Aquino trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.

Aquino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Becker missing with punches from the bottom.
Aquino tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Becker lands with a few short shots to the body.
Becker misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Becker looking for submissions off his back.
Aquino wants to stand up but Becker is controlling the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Becker gets a clinch.
Becker has had enough of the clinch but Aquino keeps him there for the moment.
Becker tries to pull guard but Aquino holds him up against the cage and eventually Becker drops back down to his feet.

Becker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Becker manages to end up in side control.
Becker working the head with strikes.
Becker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aquino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aquino tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Becker looking for a guillotine from mount but Aquino is having none of it.
Aquino tries to reverse the position but Becker maintains control.
Aquino is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Becker passes into side control, despite Aquino's attempt to control the position.
Aquino is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Becker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aquino gets tackled into the cage by Becker. Becker maintains the clinch.
Becker lands with a right to the head.
Becker tries to break free but Aquino pushes him back against the cage.
Aquino avoids the elbow strike from Becker, against the cage.
Aquino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Becker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aquino gets underhooks to prevent Becker's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aquino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aquino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aquino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Aquino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet but Becker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquino on the ground.
Becker lands a couple of digs.
Becker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aquino's head.
Aquino is looking to stand up but Becker isn't so interested in that idea.
Becker content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aquino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Becker chips away with some ground and pound.
Aquino looking for a sweep. Not yet Aquino, not yet.
Becker with a nice head shot there.
Hennry Aquino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becker won't allow Aquino to get back to his feet.
Becker is working Aquino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Becker postures up and lands a big shot to Aquino's brow.
Becker stays in close to Aquino's body and controls the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aquino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters with a three punch combo that has Aquino backing up. Aquino nods at Becker to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Becker moves into range and clinches up with Aquino.

Becker jumps into guard, dragging Aquino to the mat.
Becker 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.
Becker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Becker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aquino is one step ahead there.
Aquino wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Becker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aquino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Becker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to stand and escape but instead Becker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aquino tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aquino with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a left and a right that stings Aquino.
Royce Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hennry Aquino.

Becker gets a clinch.
Becker looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker misses with an elbow over the top.
Aquino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becker prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Becker dominated that second round.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Becker pushes Aquino up against the cage in a clinch.
Becker tries to pull guard but Aquino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aquino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Becker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquino can do to turn this around?
Becker prevents the takedown attempt.
Aquino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aquino has hold of one of Becker's legs. Becker is fighting the takedown attempt but Aquino gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Becker strikes from his own guard.
Aquino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker can't keep his opponent in guard - Aquino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Becker is not content to let Aquino control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino tries to stand and escape but Becker is controlling the position.
Aquino throwing shots but Becker is blocking nicely.
Aquino tries to stand but can't do so whilst Becker controls his leg.
Becker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aquino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aquino's back!
Aquino turns into Becker and is now in his guard.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aquino manages to get himself to full guard.

Becker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker scoring with some ground and pound.
Becker stands up over Aquino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aquino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Becker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker slips a nice elbow through Aquino's hands, connecting with Aquino's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aquino tries to get to full guard but Becker has control of the leg.
Becker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aquino tries to get to full guard but Becker has control of the leg.
Aquino has hold of Becker's hands but Becker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aquino wants to sweep but Becker has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Aquino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aquino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Becker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aquino pushes Becker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Becker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Becker slows the pace down.

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

Becker has closed the distance and engaged Aquino in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries for a takedown but Aquino manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Becker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aquino.
Aquino keeps control of Becker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hennry Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royce Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Becker 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Becker!