PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Klinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashot Agopyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Klinger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ashot Agopyan's chin.

Klinger
vs
Agopyan

175 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Klinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashot Agopyan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agopyan shoots for a takedown but Klinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agopyan slips a jab from Klinger.
Agopyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Klinger throws a shot from downtown. Agopyan moves away and avoids it.
Klinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinger throws a looping overhand right but Agopyan ducks down to avoid it.
Agopyan has a takedown stuffed.
Klinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agopyan.
Kyle Klinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Agopyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agopyan throws a head kick that misses.
Agopyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Agopyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klinger tries to avoid it but Agopyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klinger to the ground. Klinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agopyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klinger manages to avoid it.
Klinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agopyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kyle Klinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klinger lunges at Agopyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agopyan's hand.
Klinger works over Agopyan's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan shoots in for a double leg but Klinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Klinger misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Klinger.
Agopyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agopyan shoots in and drives through. Klinger sprawls well.
Klinger throws a hook to the side of Agopyan's head but Agopyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klinger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klinger lands with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klinger. That's going to slow Agopyan down.
Klinger lands a with a good body shot.
Klinger misses with a takedown
and Agopyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klinger thinking.
Agopyan misses with the combination.
Klinger scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agopyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klinger throws a nice looking combination but Agopyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klinger throws the left hand but Agopyan avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Klinger.
Agopyan looks gassed!
Klinger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klinger throws a front kick that sends Agopyan stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Klinger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Klinger sizes up Agopyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Klinger dominated that round.
That's time! Klinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Klinger.
Agopyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klinger.
Klinger moves in looking to clinch but Agopyan pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Klinger.
Klinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Klinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Agopyan sprawls well. He's pushed Klinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Agopyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agopyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klinger counters with a leg kick.
Klinger misses with the combination.
Agopyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klinger.
Klinger leaves Agopyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klinger tries for a takedown but Agopyan circles away easily
and Klinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two 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.
Klinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agopyan shoots and misses
and Klinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Agopyan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klinger can pounce on him.
Agopyan is breathing heavily.
Klinger tries to work over Agopyan's front leg with a kick but Agopyan checks it.
Klinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agopyan.
Kyle Klinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Agopyan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinger scores with a nice body kick.
Agopyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klinger lands a front kick.
Agopyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Klinger.
Klinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agopyan. Agopyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinger jabs Agopyan right on the nose. Agopyan blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Klinger.
Klinger lands with a nice body kick.
Klinger lunges at Agopyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agopyan's hand.
Agopyan ducks right into an uppercut from Klinger.
Klinger misses with a head kick.
Kyle Klinger is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agopyan.
Klinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Klinger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Klinger tries to bum rush Agopyan with a series of wild strikes but Agopyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agopyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Klinger. Klinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Agopyan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klinger.
Klinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agopyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klinger throws a series of punches but Agopyan moves out of range.
Agopyan avoids the body shot from Klinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Klinger does no damage.
Klinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Agopyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agopyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klinger is fending him off so far but Agopyan persists. Nope, Klinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Klinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agopyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klinger.
Agopyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klinger at a distance.
Klinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Agopyan. Agopyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Agopyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agopyan's waist but Agopyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klinger off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Agopyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klinger counters with an outside leg kick.
Kyle Klinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Agopyan.
Klinger scoring well with a low kick there.
Klinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Agopyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klinger pinned against the cage. Klinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinger throws a combination that misses
and Agopyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Klinger leaves Agopyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klinger throws a head kick that misses.
Agopyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klinger!

Klinger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agopyan sprawls well initially but Klinger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyle Klinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinger wants to pass the guard but Agopyan is defending well.
Ashot Agopyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Agopyan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agopyan wants to improve his position but Klinger is controlling well.

Klinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Klinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agopyan keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Klinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klinger 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Klinger!