PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wheeler (ranked 25061 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimby Aquino (ranked 5953 p4p, 576 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wheeler
vs
Aquino

194 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bimby Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aquino moves into the clinch.
Aquino stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aquino.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aquino fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Aquino clinches.
Aquino lands a damaging elbow.
Aquino digs a right hand into Wheeler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheeler's gas tank.
Aquino is pressed up against the cage. Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aquino down to the mat. Aquino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler blocks the elbow strike.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Aquino holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
Wheeler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aquino pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Aquino fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Aquino with that takedown attempt.

Aquino takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquino controls his hands.

Wheeler pulls guard successfully.
Aquino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler controls Aquino momentarily but Aquino frees himself.
Aquino won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.

Aquino stands up from Wheeler's guard - Aquino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aquino defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Aquino wants to clinch
and Wheeler counters with a two punch combo.

Aquino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wheeler, pushing him back against the cage.
Wheeler letting Aquino take a breather here.
Wheeler letting Aquino take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wheeler or not.
Aquino stalls.
Aquino prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler wants a takedown but no success here.
Wheeler tries to work over Aquino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Aquino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Aquino slows down the pace here.
Aquino lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Rob Wheeler has been cut.
Aquino scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aquino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aquino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Aquino decides to pull guard.
Aquino controlling Wheeler's posture.
Aquino is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bimby Aquino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Wheeler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wheeler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aquino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wheeler letting Aquino take a breather here.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino misses with an elbow strike.
Wheeler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Aquino jumps into guard, dragging Wheeler to the mat.
Wheeler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino seems keen to control Wheeler's posture.
Wheeler prevents Aquino from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aquino pulls Wheeler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wheeler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aquino keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aquino controlling Wheeler's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aquino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Aquino takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wheeler successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler working a defensive guard but Aquino passes into half guard.
Aquino not doing much here.
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
Aquino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
Wheeler is looking to control Aquino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?

Aquino gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheeler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Aquino does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wheeler gets tackled into the cage by Aquino. Aquino maintains the clinch.
Wheeler jumps guard but Aquino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler misses with a body punch.

Wheeler successfully pulls guard.
Wheeler 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aquino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aquino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheeler, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bimby Aquino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Wheeler's cut.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Aquino closes the distance and pushes Wheeler back into the cage.
Wheeler can't get the takedown.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wheeler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aquino is defending well.
Wheeler can't break the clinch.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aquino to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wheeler.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the temple.

Rob Wheeler's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aquino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Aquino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquino stalling against the cage.
Aquino lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aquino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Aquino has Wheeler pressed against the cage.
Aquino lands an elbow inside.

Rob Wheeler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Aquino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aquino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aquino lands a damaging elbow.
Bimby Aquino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aquino smiles and moves away.

Aquino has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Aquino has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler wants to break free but Aquino has control.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Aquino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wheeler is trying to force a seperation but Aquino has the dominant position.
Wheeler wants to take the fight to the mat but Aquino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aquino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Wheeler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bimby Aquino!