PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Craig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Agron
vs
Craig

180 cm
22
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 Hilo, Johnny Agron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Craig!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Craig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Agron. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.
Nice sprawl there from Agron as Craig shoots in.
Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Agron sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Agron closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Agron.
Craig is pressed up against the cage. Agron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craig down to the mat. Craig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Agron sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Agron.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time.
Craig looks gassed!
Agron scores with a decent looking hook.
Agron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Craig counters with a three punch combo that has Agron backing up. Agron nods at Craig to acknowledge the strikes.
Agron looks to land a combination but Craig avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Agron.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
Agron misses with a jab, cross combination.

Agron darts in and clinches Craig up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agron.
Craig tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Craig drops back down to his feet.
Agron stalling.

Agron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Agron. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Agron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agron throws a left and a right that both miss

and Craig counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Agron!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Agron looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

Craig is working for a guillotine from mount but Agron frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agron tries to hold on but Craig pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agron can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agron tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Agron slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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.

Agron manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agron stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Agron punishes Craig's body with a nice straight punch.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Agron.
Craig tries to move into range but Agron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig slips under a jab.

Agron rushes Craig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Agron 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.

Agron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agron sprawls well. Agron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Agron throws a hook but Craig blocks it.
Agron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agron sprawls well. Agron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Agron finds it's way through Craig's defenses.
Craig is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron misses with a hook.
Craig tries for a takedown but Agron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Agron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Agron looks to score with a jab to the body but Craig is just out of range.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Agron.
Agron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron stuffs the takedown attempt from Craig. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Agron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Agron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Craig counters with a left and a right that stings Agron.
Agron takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Craig.
Johnny Agron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agron.
Agron looks to throw the jab but Craig is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agron.
Agron throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Agron just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Agron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Agron.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agron tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agron to the ground. Agron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agron throws a sloppy head kick and Craig moves out of range easily.
Agron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt - Agron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craig avoids the body shot from Agron.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Agron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Agron.
Horrible takedown by Craig or perhaps it was just good defense by Agron which made him look bad.
Agron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Craig tries to keep at a distance but Agron has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Agron dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Agron misses with a body shot.
Agron throws the left hand but Craig avoids the punch easily.
Johnny Agron is winning the standup battle so far.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agron circles away.
Agron scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Agron misses with a body shot.
Johnny Agron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agron just misses with a punch to the body.
Agron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craig somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Agron pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Agron.
Craig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agron walks away with a smile on his face. Craig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Craig.

Agron pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Agron stalling against the cage.
Craig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agron just stands there and leans against the cage.

Agron manages to break the clinch.
Agron throws a nice looking combination but Craig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Agron forces Craig back against the cage and clinches.

Agron jumps into guard, dragging Craig to the mat.
Agron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Craig manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron wants to sweep but Craig has passed to side control!
Craig is looking to take a break and control but Agron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Agron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Agron is looking to reverse the position.
Johnny Agron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agron is trying to control Craig's posture but Craig avoids it.
Craig wants to control but Agron is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Agron.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Agron clinches.
Craig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig looking for a takedown.

Agron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Agron gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig fails to pull guard.
Agron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Craig.
Nick Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Agron breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Agron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agron, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Agron!