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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between johnmark aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piolo Pascual has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, johnmark aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piolo Pascual!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aguilar has Pascual up against the cage in a clinch.
aguilar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pascual regains guard.
Pascual trying to control the position.
Pascual wants to stand and escape but aguilar is having none of it.
aguilar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
aguilar throws a big right hand that misses.
aguilar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
aguilar thows a big elbow that misses.
aguilar postures up in Pascual's guard and throws a big left but Pascual blocks it.
aguilar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
aguilar stops Pascual from standing up.
aguilar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pascual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pascual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
aguilar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
aguilar working some strikes from top position.
aguilar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
aguilar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pascual preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pascual working a defensive guard here.
aguilar is working Pascual over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pascual preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
aguilar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pascual works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pascual has momentary wrist control but aguilar slips an elbow through the middle.
Pascual 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.
aguilar really is a fat lump.
aguilar connects with a couple of short punches.
Pascual looks gassed!
aguilar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pascual is trying to control the position but aguilar postures up.
Pascual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. aguilar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. aguilar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pascual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
aguilar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
aguilar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aguilar distracts Pascual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
aguilar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pascual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aguilar with a flurry of punches that miss.
aguilar chips away with some ground and pound.
aguilar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pascual works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pascual looking to control.
aguilar is working Pascual over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
aguilar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pascual's head.
aguilar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pascual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. aguilar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. aguilar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pascual trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
aguilar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pascual works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pascual trying to control the position.
Pascual wants to stand up but aguilar is controlling him.
aguilar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pascual working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from aguilar.
aguilar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
aguilar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
aguilar cracks Pascual with a solid left hand.
Pascual trying to control the position.
Pascual working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from aguilar.
aguilar throws a strike but Pascual rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pascual drops back, looking for a kneebar! aguilar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. aguilar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from aguilar!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
johnmark aguilar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
aguilar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pascual.
aguilar takes the fight into the clinch.
Pascual is looking for a takedown up against the cage. aguilar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
aguilar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pascual avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
aguilar tries to score a body lock takedown but Pascual shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pascual is working for takedown but aguilar is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascual looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pascual jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as aguilar walks away with a smile on his face. Pascual gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
johnmark aguilar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piolo Pascual.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
aguilar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pascual prevents it.
Pascual has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pascual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
aguilar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pascual can't fight it off and eventually aguilar manages to take the fight to the floor. Pascual looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pascual utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
aguilar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pascual's head.
aguilar won't allow Pascual to sweep him here.
Pascual working a defensive guard here.
aguilar cracks Pascual with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aguilar throws a big right hand that misses.
aguilar chips away with some ground and pound.
aguilar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
aguilar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pascual looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
aguilar is in close to Pascual's body, working some short punches and elbows.
aguilar throws and elbow that misses. Pascual uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in aguilar's guard. Nice move by Pascual!
Pascual wants to control from the top but aguilar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual tries to free his leg and advance position but aguilar is retaining full guard.
aguilar keeping moving, preventing Pascual from controlling successfully.
Pascual trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but aguilar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pascual throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
aguilar throwing strikes but missing.
Pascual is trying to control the position from the bottom.
aguilar is looking to work some ground and pound but Pascual has wrist control.
aguilar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
aguilar lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
aguilar landing some decent shots from guard.
aguilar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pascual's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
johnmark aguilar dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
aguilar tries to clinch up but Pascual circles away and keeps his distance.
Pascual will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
aguilar throws a head kick that misses.
aguilar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pascual moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
aguilar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
aguilar tries for a takedown but Pascual manages to get underhooks.
aguilar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pascual pulls his leg out and moves away.
aguilar slaps away a takedown attempt from Pascual, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascual throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pascual misses with a hook. aguilar ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
aguilar throws a head kick but Pascual moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilar closes the distance and pushes Pascual back into the cage.
Pascual gets underhooks to prevent aguilar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for johnmark aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pascual wants to break the clinch but can't.
aguilar is working for takedown but Pascual is calmly controlling the position for now.
aguilar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pascual pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pascual jumps guard but aguilar stands there with Pascual around his waist. Pascual gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
aguilar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pascual wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pascual tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
aguilar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pascual fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pascual looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? aguilar is fending him off so far but Pascual persists. Nope, aguilar circles away and we're back to standing.
Pascual lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pascual wants to clinch up but aguilar keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from aguilar.
aguilar avoids a punch combination nicely.
aguilar is looking to clinch but Pascual is avoiding it.
Pascual misses with a wild body shot.
aguilar fails to land with a series of punches.
aguilar throws a head kick that misses
and Pascual counters with a lovely shot to the body.
aguilar moves into the clinch.
aguilar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pascual gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual stops a takedown attempt from aguilar.
Pascual wants to break the clinch but can't.
aguilar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
aguilar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pascual's efforts to push away.
Pascual misses with a punch on the inside.
Pascual tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pascual is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
aguilar stops a takedown attempt from Pascual.
aguilar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
aguilar throwing strikes but missing.
aguilar throws a big right hand that misses.
Pascual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
aguilar wants to pass the guard but Pascual is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
aguilar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
aguilar landing with the ground and pound.
Piolo Pascual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascual has his foot on aguilar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. aguilar works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
johnmark aguilar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for aguilar, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... johnmark aguilar!
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