PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Aguirre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andrade
vs
Aguirre

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Andrade!
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, Josh Aguirre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade jabs Aguirre right on the nose. Aguirre blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Josh Aguirre has been cut.
Aguirre shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed Aguirre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Aguirre moves out of range easily.
Aguirre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aguirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.

Aguirre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aguirre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrade is looking to escape.
Aguirre lands with a punch from half guard.

Andrade has one foot on Aguirre's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aguirre fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aguirre looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguirre shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafael Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aguirre.
Aguirre checks a leg kick nicely.
Aguirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Aguirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade thumps Aguirre with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguirre there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Aguirre down.
Andrade cracks the inside of Aguirre's front leg.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aguirre's head backwards.
Rafael Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguirre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Aguirre moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Andrade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Aguirre is predictable there
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.

Aguirre gets a clinch.
Aguirre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aguirre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrade breaks the clinch.

Aguirre 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguirre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aguirre stops Andrade from standing up.

Aguirre gets to his feet. Andrade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rafael Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aguirre moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Aguirre misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Some wild striking there from Aguirre.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguirre wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aguirre throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Aguirre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade throws out a leg kick but Aguirre moves out of range and Andrade only half commits.
Andrade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aguirre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Aguirre persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aguirre swinging wilding here.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aguirre shoots in but Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aguirre fails with the takedown.

Aguirre darts in and clinches Andrade up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Aguirre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade keeps control of Aguirre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Aguirre saw that one coming.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Aguirre.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aguirre gets a takedown into half guard.

Aguirre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrade is just riding it out for now. Aguirre eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguirre drops an elbow to the side of Andrade's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Aguirre'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.

Andrade defending well as Aguirre loads up on a big left hand.
Aguirre shoots in but Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Josh Aguirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrade scores with a four punch combination!

Aguirre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Andrade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aguirre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Aguirre misses.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aguirre.

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

Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aguirre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Aguirre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Aguirre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrade with a hook.
Aguirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aguirre misses with a leg kick
and Aguirre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguirre shoots in but Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aguirre.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aguirre. Andrade shrugs it off though.
Rafael Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aguirre.
Aguirre tries to clinch
and Andrade counters with a nice leg kick.
Aguirre fails with the takedown.
Rafael Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aguirre.
Aguirre has a takedown stuffed.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Aguirre looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aguirre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Aguirre moves his leg out of the way.
Aguirre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Aguirre blocks the low kick.
Aguirre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aguirre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aguirre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
Aguirre fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Aguirre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aguirre checks a leg kick.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Aguirre moves out of range.
Aguirre tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Nice cross by Aguirre.

Aguirre takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguirre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.

Andrade gets caught flat footed, as Aguirre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aguirre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andrade wants to stand and escape but Aguirre is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.
Andrade wants to stand up but Aguirre is controlling him.
Andrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aguirre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aguirre throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Aguirre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aguirre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Aguirre instigates a clinch.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Aguirre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aguirre tries for a takedown but Andrade manages to get underhooks.

Aguirre breaks from the clinch.
Andrade lands a head kick. Aguirre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrade cracks Aguirre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aguirre is out of range.
Aguirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aguirre checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Andrade misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrade connects with a jab.
Aguirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aguirre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Aguirre persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aguirre.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as Aguirre shoots in.
Aguirre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguirre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aguirre counters with a left to the body.
Aguirre slips under a jab.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Aguirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Aguirre clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aguirre.
Aguirre wants to break free but Andrade has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Aguirre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aguirre moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Aguirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrade throws a head kick but Aguirre moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguirre.
Aguirre is working Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aguirre on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aguirre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aguirre lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Aguirre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andrade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Aguirre trying to control the position but Andrade is working away.
Aguirre prevents Andrade from escaping the position.
Rafael Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aguirre fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aguirre throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Aguirre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aguirre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aguirre is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Aguirre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrade stuffs the takedown.
Josh Aguirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Aguirre takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Andrade!