PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Agnelo (ranked 4631 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Tyler Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 546 weight class). Tyler Russo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Agnelo
vs
Russo

177 cm
25
170
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Agnelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Russo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Russo misses with a kick to the body.
Agnelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo misses with a low kick.
Agnelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnelo sprawls well. Agnelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Agnelo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnelo misses with a hook. Russo ducked under it nicely.
Russo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Agnelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agnelo lands with a good body shot.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnelo throws a lazy uppercut
and Russo counters with a three punch combo that has Agnelo backing up. Agnelo nods at Russo to acknowledge the strikes.
Russo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexander Agnelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agnelo defends it nicely.
Alexander Agnelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Russo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnelo. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo misses with a takedown
and Agnelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agnelo circles away.
Agnelo stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo avoids the body shot from Agnelo.
Agnelo is looking to wear down Russo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Agnelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo avoids the body shot from Agnelo.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agnelo tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agnelo to the ground. Agnelo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Russo moves out of range as Agnelo strikes.
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!
Agnelo missing with a left hand there. Russo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agnelo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Russo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Russo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnelo throws out the jab.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Agnelo shows good takedown defense.
Agnelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Agnelo takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Agnelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnelo.
Russo throws out a counter right but Agnelo avoids it with no problem.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnelo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Russo counters with a one-two to the body.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Agnelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Agnelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Agnelo misses the body punch
and Russo counters with a one-two to the body.
Agnelo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agnelo clobbers Russo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russo has his takedown stuffed
and Agnelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russo thinking.
Agnelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Agnelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnelo throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnelo stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Agnelo, which made it look bad.
Agnelo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Agnelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Agnelo misses with a hook. Russo ducked under it nicely.
Agnelo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Russo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Agnelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Agnelo backs off Russo throws a huge counter combo but Agnelo manages to avoid it all.
Agnelo slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Russo darts in looking for a takedown but Agnelo gets double underhooks and turns Russo into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Agnelo dominated that 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.

Agnelo misses with a straight right.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt.
Agnelo throwing a counter right hand but Russo manages to avoid it.
Agnelo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.
Agnelo misses with a body shot.
Russo is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnelo jabs at Russo's body.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt
and Agnelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnelo sprawls well. Agnelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Agnelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Russo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russo moves away from the strike by Agnelo.
Russo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Agnelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Agnelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Agnelo misses.
Russo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Agnelo misses with a hook
and Russo counters with a series of strikes. Agnelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Agnelo.
Russo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Agnelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Agnelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnelo.
Agnelo sets himself, and Russo steps forward looking for the clinch! Agnelo avoids it this time.
Agnelo throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.
Agnelo lands a body shot.
Agnelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
Russo misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo tries to bum rush Agnelo with a series of wild strikes but Agnelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Agnelo misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Agnelo, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnelo throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo is looking for the big counter here.
Agnelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agnelo takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Agnelo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Agnelo. No joy for Russo on that attempt.
Agnelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo is looking for the big counter here.
Russo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up with Agnelo, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes Agnelo against the cage but Agnelo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russo is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnelo sprawls well. Agnelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Agnelo is winning the standup battle so far.
Agnelo digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
A jab from Agnelo does it's job there.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agnelo pinned against the cage. Agnelo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Agnelo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Agnelo misses with a body shot.
Agnelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russo is looking for the big counter here.
Agnelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agnelo.
Agnelo throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agnelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo avoids the body shot from Agnelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo looks for a takedown but Agnelo sprawls well.
Agnelo swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agnelo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnelo misses with an uppercut
and Russo counters with a two punch combo.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnelo misses the shot to the body.
Agnelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnelo misses with an uppercut. Russo saw that one coming.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agnelo as he avoids it easily.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnelo.
Agnelo misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Agnelo as he connects with a hook.
Agnelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnelo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russo.
Alexander Agnelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Russo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnelo. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agnelo looks to throw the jab but Russo is out of range.
Russo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Agnelo throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Agnelo shows good takedown defense.
Agnelo lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnelo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Agnelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnelo scores with a jab to the body.
Agnelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnelo.
Agnelo connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agnelo but Agnelo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agnelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Agnelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnelo.
Russo swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo shoots in but Agnelo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Agnelo 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.
Russo slips a jab from Agnelo.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Agnelo counters with a left to the body.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Tyler Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Agnelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Agnelo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Agnelo!