PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montel Agious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agious has chosen Hell Yeah - Rev Theory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Agious

181 cm
37
190 lbs
22 - 40 - 0

193 cm
21
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Montel Agious!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agious digs a good hook to Schwarzeneg's body.
Agious leaves Schwarzeneg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Schwarzeneg.
Agious fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agious has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schwarzeneg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Agious throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Agious against the cage.
Schwarzeneg looking for a takedown.

Agious breaks the clinch.
Agious misses with a few strikes there.
Agious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agious lands a body shot.
Schwarzeneg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agious looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzeneg is just out of range.
Agious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Agious throws a combination. Schwarzeneg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Montel Agious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg slips a straight right by Agious.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Agious.
Agious throws a push kick but Schwarzeneg slaps the foot to one side.
Schwarzeneg avoids the body shot from Agious.
Agious lands a jab to the head.
Agious misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schwarzeneg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Agious stuffs the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Schwarzeneg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Agious looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Agious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agious is trying to get back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Agious, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzeneg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schwarzeneg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Agious sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schwarzeneg landing a few strikes.
Agious is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take a break and control but Agious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg cracks Agious with a big elbow.

Schwarzeneg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schwarzeneg takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agious pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schwarzeneg back to the cage. Agious follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg pushes down on Agious's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg prevents Agious from standing back up.
Schwarzeneg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agious looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg scoring with strikes but Agious is staying in there.
Agious tries to buck Schwarzeneg off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agious taking shots to the head.
Agious in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schwarzeneg working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwarzeneg content just to control the position here.
Schwarzeneg landing punches.
Schwarzeneg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schwarzeneg punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Agious really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Schwarzeneg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Agious's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwarzeneg with the ground and pound from mount.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount and Agious is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roger Schwarzeneg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Schwarzeneg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg slips under a jab.
Schwarzeneg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agious.
Agious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agious connects with a looping right hand.
Schwarzeneg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agious pinned against the cage. Agious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agious misses the shot to the body.
Agious looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agious's waist but Agious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Agious lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schwarzeneg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montel Agious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzeneg darts in looking for a takedown but Agious gets double underhooks and turns Schwarzeneg into the cage.
Schwarzeneg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Agious's efforts to push away.
Schwarzeneg wants to take the fight to the mat but Agious manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Agious is trying to break free.
Agious has had enough of the clinch but Schwarzeneg keeps him there for the moment.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Agious won't allow it.
Agious is trying to push Schwarzeneg away but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Agious tries to circle away but Schwarzeneg has him pinned against the cage.

Agious manages to break the clinch.
Agious throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg avoids them all with ease.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Agious against the cage.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a knee to the head but Agious blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Agious is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Agious is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agious working hard to break the clinch.
Agious wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agious is trying to push Schwarzeneg away but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Agious is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwarzeneg has double underhooks.
Schwarzeneg has Agious pressed against the cage, preventing Agious from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schwarzeneg has Agious pressed against the cage, preventing Agious from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agious has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Schwarzeneg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwarzeneg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzeneg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agious's guard.
Agious is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schwarzeneg distracts Agious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schwarzeneg prevents Agious from getting back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Agious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg is really struggling to control Agious but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schwarzeneg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Agious has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schwarzeneg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Agious tries to circle away but Schwarzeneg has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Agious's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agious is trying to push Schwarzeneg away but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Agious wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Agious turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Schwarzeneg breaks from the clinch.
Agious lands a really nice looking cross but Schwarzeneg seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agious misses with a hook.
Agious displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agious but Agious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schwarzeneg darts in looking for a takedown but Agious gets double underhooks and turns Schwarzeneg into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agious wants to break free but Schwarzeneg has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Schwarzeneg.
Agious wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Montel Agious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Agious is trying to defend but Schwarzeneg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Agious wants to get back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Agious to stand up.
We've been told by Schwarzeneg's head coaches at Red Light MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
Agious throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agious is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Agious gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Agious is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Schwarzeneg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Schwarzeneg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Agious's efforts to push away.
Agious working hard to break the clinch.
Agious tries to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agious working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agious gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Agious is trying to break free.
Schwarzeneg has Agious pressed against the cage, preventing Agious from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Agious breaks from the clinch.
Agious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agious moves out of range of the leg kick from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Agious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzeneg misses with a double jab.
Agious throws a big shot that misses.

Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roger Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agious looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass to mount but Agious is defending the position.
Schwarzeneg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Agious really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Schwarzeneg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Agious looks a forlorn figure.
Agious trying desperately to get to his feet.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schwarzeneg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schwarzeneg working Agious over with strikes here.
Schwarzeneg raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Agious is trying to stand up.
Schwarzeneg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Schwarzeneg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Agious really wants to buck Schwarzeneg off and get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Agious is looking to escape.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount and Agious is in trouble!
Schwarzeneg looking to control but Agious is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwarzeneg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Agious can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Agious's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Schwarzeneg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Agious is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount and Agious is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agious is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but Agious wriggling away.
Schwarzeneg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schwarzeneg working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Agious is rocked!
Schwarzeneg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Agious scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Schwarzeneg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Schwarzeneg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Schwarzeneg!