PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 107 p4p, 156 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 15 p4p, 25 weight class). Aorigele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aorigele
vs
White

193 cm
36
268
33 - 20 - 1

194 cm
31
270
21 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Aorigele there.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
No joy there for Aorigele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aorigele darts in trying to clinch

and White counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aorigele!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele controlling the position for now.
Aorigele wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Aorigele controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aorigele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aorigele controlling White's posture.

Aorigele kicks White off and gets to his feet.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aorigele fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aorigele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aorigele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aorigele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aorigele just misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a body shot.

Oooooh!!! Aorigele has knocked White down with a huge combo! Aorigele steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Aorigele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aorigele tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Aorigele misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Aorigele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Aorigele works the jab nicely.
Aorigele is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

White tries to keep at a distance but Aorigele has taken the fight into the clinch.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aorigele misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele lands a right hand.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Aorigele controls the action.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aorigele backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

White breaks the clinch.
Aorigele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Aorigele.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Aorigele clinches.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Aorigele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aorigele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aorigele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

White breaks from the clinch.
Aorigele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aorigele. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aorigele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele slips under a jab from White.
Aorigele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Aorigele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barron White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
Aorigele throws a body shot but no joy.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut.
Aorigele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aorigele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
Aorigele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aorigele throws a predictable looking body shot
letting White counter with a right hand.

It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
White throws a hook to the side of Aorigele's head but Aorigele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Aorigele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aorigele misses the body punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
White jabs Aorigele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White blocks a jab.
Aorigele misses with a body punch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
Panda Aorigele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Aorigele.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Aorigele is just out of range.
Aorigele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
Aorigele cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aorigele moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele slips a straight right by White.
Panda Aorigele is winning the standup battle so far.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
White throws out a counter right but Aorigele avoids it with no problem.
Aorigele looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White throws a shot from downtown. Aorigele moves away and avoids it.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aorigele misses with the combination.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Aorigele throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aorigele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aorigele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aorigele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.

White cracks Aorigele with an uppercut from hell and Aorigele crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of White's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.
Aorigele wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aorigele there!
White prevents Aorigele from getting the reversal.
Aorigele is trying to stand.
Aorigele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aorigele wants to hold on but White pushes him away.

White is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Aorigele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot to the body.

White manages to break the clinch.
Aorigele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aorigele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
A jab lands there for Aorigele.
Aorigele lands with a good body shot.
Aorigele just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from White misses.
Aorigele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aorigele is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Aorigele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White loads up on a big right hand but Aorigele slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aorigele. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barron White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aorigele throws a body shot but no joy.
Aorigele swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White throws a looping overhand right but Aorigele ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aorigele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Aorigele misses.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
White looks to land a left hand but Aorigele moved out of range nicely.
White connects with a crisp jab.

Aorigele ducks straight into an uppercut from White and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Aorigele manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele working a defensive guard but White passes into half guard.
Aorigele is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aorigele is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aorigele is trying to improve his position.
Barron White has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
Aorigele tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
White with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

White stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aorigele swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Aorigele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White looks to land a left hand but Aorigele moved out of range nicely.
Aorigele defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aorigele throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White scores with a jab. Aorigele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Aorigele.

Aorigele moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aorigele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aorigele scores with an uppercut up the middle.

White breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barron White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barron White!
Barron White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.