PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Aguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Aguera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Becker
vs
Aguera

182 cm
23
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Becker!
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, Franco Aguera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker drives through and clinches with Aguera against the cage.
Becker prevents Aguera from breaking the clinch.

Aguera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Becker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aguera to the mat. Aguera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Becker prevents Aguera from getting back to his feet.
Aguera keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Aguera wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.

Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aguera dives on top into guard.
Becker has his hands on Aguera's head, controlling the position.
Aguera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker looking for a guillotine here but Aguera defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Becker is on top in guard.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguera is wriggling around but Becker manages to pass to half guard.
Becker passes to side control.
Becker working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Becker is chipping away with strikes.
Becker lands an elbow.

Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Becker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguera is trying to buck Becker off.
Aguera looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to move to mount but Aguera blocks the move with his legs.
Becker is putting a hurting on Aguera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Becker lands an elbow.
Becker working the ground and pound.
Aguera tries to escape but Becker is in control.
Becker advances to mount.
Becker tries to control but Aguera wriggling away.

Becker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Aguera is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Becker!