PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as German Agron enters the cage!

Jennings
vs
Agron

180 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, German Agron!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jennings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Agron's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jennings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agron's head.
Agron tries to kick Jennings off but Jennings keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jennings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Agron blocking the ground and pound.
Agron is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Agron tries to reverse the position but Jennings maintains control.

Jennings is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
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!
Nice body punch from Agron.
Agron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jennings manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Agron!
Jennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jennings looking to finish Agron with some ground and pound. This is bad for Agron!

Jennings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Agron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jennings wants to control the pace but Agron is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jennings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Agron is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agron is working to get back to half guard.
Jennings tries to control but Agron wriggling away.
Agron is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron tries to hold on but Jennings pushes him away.
Jennings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Agron hang on?
Agron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jennings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Agron is looking to escape.
Jennings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Agron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Agron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jennings connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Jennings goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Agron is on top in guard.
Agron trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings controlling the position.
Agron wants to get up but he can't break Jennings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jennings throws a jab when Agron was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jennings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agron lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Jennings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Agron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agron cracks Jennings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jennings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Jennings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Agron's half guard.
Jennings sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Agron trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to control. Agron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Agron is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Agron wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron controls Jennings momentarily but Jennings frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Agron working a defensive guard but Jennings passes into half guard.
Jennings prevents Agron from standing back up.
Matt Jennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agron wants to control but Jennings is keeping busy.
Agron is breathing heavily.
Jennings stalling away here and it's allowed Agron to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but Agron is working from the bottom.
Agron keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings trying to control but Agron is working from the bottom.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Agron is keeping the position.
Jennings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jennings works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Agron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
German Agron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jennings is looking to clinch but Agron is avoiding it.
Agron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jennings at a distance.

Jennings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Agron on his heels. He'll look to pass Agron's guard now, I'm sure.
Jennings is in close to Agron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Agron wants to stand but Jennings is controlling the position.
Jennings tries to free his leg and advance position but Agron is retaining full guard.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Agron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennings controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Matt Jennings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jennings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matt Jennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agron as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Jennings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jennings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Agron takes the fight into the clinch.
Jennings is trying to pull guard but Agron turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jennings is trying to maintain a safe position but Agron gets an underhook and turns Jennings into the cage.
Agron prevents the takedown attempt.
Agron is trying to break free.
Agron is looking to control Jennings's arms but Jennings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agron has his back to the cage.
Agron has had enough of the clinch but Jennings keeps him there for the moment.
Jennings scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like German Agron has been cut.
Jennings wants to take the fight to the mat but Agron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings keeps control of Agron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Agron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron scores with a one two! Jennings had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jennings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Agron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Agron coming out on top.
Jennings tries to clinch but Agron is having none of it.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agron tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agron to the ground. Agron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Agron, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Agron against the cage but Agron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agron connects with a body shot.
Agron scores with a hook.
Agron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Agron throws a series of punches but Jennings moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jennings eats them both and turns towards Agron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jennings walks into a straight right hand from Agron.
Agron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agron jabs Jennings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Agron's corner calls for a 1-2. Agron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Agron pushes him off.
Agron misses with a few strikes there.
Agron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jennings on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jennings misses.

Jennings feints and as Agron raises his hands in defense, Jennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Agron looking for a sweep. Not yet Agron, not yet.

Agron pushes Jennings off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Agron scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Agron tries to close the distance and clinch but Jennings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jennings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agron's waist but Agron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jennings off to one side.
Agron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agron connects with a body shot that sends Jennings's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Agron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jennings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jennings!