PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Aguilero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aguilero
vs
Bondurant

170 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Aguilero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant throws an overhand right that lands on Aguilero's shoulder, as Aguilero tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Aguilero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aguilero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bondurant misses the jab.
Aguilero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aguilero throws out a leg kick but Bondurant moves out of range and Aguilero only half commits.
Aguilero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aguilero takes one to the chin there.
Bondurant throws out a loose jab but Aguilero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bondurant fails to land the takedown.
Aguilero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilero staying out of range there.
Bondurant tries to clinch up.
Aguilero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bondurant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguilero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to clinch.
Bondurant tries to clinch there but Aguilero circles away.
Bondurant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Aguilero keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Bondurant catches Aguilero right on the button with a cross.
Bondurant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bondurant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aguilero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bondurant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aguilero lands a knee to the body.
Aguilero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bondurant is trying to push Aguilero away but Aguilero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aguilero lands an elbow inside that Bondurant shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bondurant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Jack Bondurant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bondurant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bondurant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aguilero.
Bondurant misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bondurant misses with a wild combination.
Aguilero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Aguilero.
Aguilero swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondurant.
Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bondurant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bondurant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bondurant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aguilero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aguilero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bondurant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aguilero tries to clinch but Bondurant moves out of range.

Aguilero instigates a clinch.
Bondurant's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym ($500/Week - Elite Coaching was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bondurant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aguilero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bondurant avoids a wild elbow strike from Aguilero.
Aguilero lands a knee to the body.
Aguilero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguilero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant blocks an elbow strike from Aguilero.
Aguilero swings wildly with an uppercut but Bondurant uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is trying to break the clinch but Aguilero has him pressed against the cage.
Aguilero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bondurant blocks the elbow strike.
Aguilero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguilero lands an elbow that stopped Bondurant in his tracks for a moment.

Aguilero decides to pull guard.
Aguilero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Aguilero is working an open guard so Bondurant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aguilero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aguilero tries to counter by clinching up but Bondurant breaks away and moves out of range.
Aguilero throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Aguilero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aguilero slips a jab from Bondurant.
Aguilero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondurant can do to turn this around?
Aguilero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bondurant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bondurant clinches with his opponent.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguilero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bondurant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aguilero working aggressively here.
Aguilero lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Aguilero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aguilero gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bondurant avoiding damage as Aguilero throws knees to the body.
Aguilero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bondurant's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chad Aguilero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Aguilero.
Bondurant wants to get back to striking at distance but Aguilero won't allow it.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondurant blocks an elbow strike.
Aguilero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aguilero lands an elbow inside that Bondurant shrugs off.
Aguilero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguilero tries to land knees in the clinch but Bondurant avoids the damage to the body.
Bondurant dodges an elbow strike from Aguilero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bondurant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aguilero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aguilero is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That kick from Aguilero tenderised Bondurant's leg. Bondurant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aguilero thuds a left hand into Bondurant's body.
Aguilero throws a good cross that connects.
Aguilero misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguilero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguilero connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondurant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguilero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bondurant manages to circle out of the way.
Bondurant looks to clinch
letting Aguilero counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant tries to clinch there but Aguilero circles away.
Aguilero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bondurant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguilero.
Jab by Bondurant.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguilero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguilero is looking to counter the offense by Bondurant and move into the clinch.
Aguilero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bondurant.
Bondurant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bondurant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bondurant dives in and grabs Aguilero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aguilero pushes down on Bondurant's head and hops out.
Aguilero throws a hook but Bondurant avoids it easily.
Aguilero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Aguilero moves away
and Aguilero counters with a thumping low kick.
Bondurant closes the distance and clinches up with Aguilero, looking for a takedown. Bondurant pushes Aguilero against the cage but Aguilero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chad Aguilero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bondurant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bondurant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aguilero did well to prevent Bondurant getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguilero keeping control of the position.

Aguilero looking for submissions off his back.
Bondurant wants to stand up but Aguilero is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Aguilero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bondurant misses with a double jab.
Bondurant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bondurant is defended easily by Aguilero.
Bondurant doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguilero circles away.
Aguilero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bondurant.
Bondurant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aguilero sprawls well. Aguilero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bondurant gets slowly back to his feet.
Aguilero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aguilero throws the kick towards the body but Bondurant avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant throws a series of punches but Aguilero avoids them all with ease.
Bondurant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aguilero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bondurant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bondurant throws a hook to the side of Aguilero's head but Aguilero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aguilero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilero tries to clinch up but Bondurant circles away and keeps his distance.
Bondurant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bondurant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguilero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguilero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bondurant misses with a combination
and Aguilero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Aguilero moves away

and Aguilero counters with a shoot takedown. Bondurant fights it but they end up in guard.
Bondurant wants to stand but Aguilero is controlling the position.

Bondurant working for a triangle but Aguilero defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bondurant working for a triangle but Aguilero defends it easily.

Bondurant has his foot on Aguilero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilero works his way back into a safe position though.
Bondurant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilero forces his way into half guard.
Aguilero stops Bondurant from getting back to his feet.

Aguilero is trying to work for a kimura but Bondurant is defending well.
Bondurant tries to get to full guard but Aguilero has control of the leg.
Bondurant trying to control here.
Bondurant is staying active underneath Aguilero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bondurant is in trouble now - Aguilero has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondurant is trying to stand but he's just given Aguilero his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aguilero looking for the choke but no joy.

Aguilero working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Chad Aguilero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet.
Aguilero lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bondurant's head.
Will Aguilero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilero tries to get the hooks in deep but Bondurant pushed the leg off.
Bondurant trying to get back to his feet but Aguilero is in full control for now.
Jack Bondurant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bondurant is really stuck here.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Bondurant is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bondurant tries to roll but Aguilero sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Aguilero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aguilero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Aguilero!
After winning the bout, Chad Aguilero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.