PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Izzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Agamben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Izzo
vs
Agamben

192 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Izzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Agamben!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agamben throws a sloppy head kick and Izzo moves out of range easily.
Izzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agamben throws a head kick but Izzo moves out of range.
Agamben feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Izzo's calf.
Izzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Angelo Izzo has been cut.

Agamben has Izzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Agamben looking to slow down the pace here.

Izzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Agamben clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Agamben fending off the submission attempt from Izzo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Agamben right now.
Izzo is trying to stick to Agamben's back but Agamben is turning into Izzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Izzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agamben.
Agamben wants to control from the top but Izzo keeps moving.
Izzo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Agamben tries to free his leg and advance position but Izzo is retaining full guard.
Izzo controlling the position.
Agamben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Izzo is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Angelo Izzo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Agamben defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Izzo.
Agamben tries to clinch up but Izzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agamben.
Agamben scores with a nice body kick.
Izzo is breathing heavily.
Agamben scores with a head kick.
George Agamben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Izzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izzo blocks a head kick by Agamben.
Agamben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Izzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agamben throws a head kick but Izzo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agamben throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Izzo's head.

Izzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Izzo lands in his opponent's guard.

Izzo drops back looking for a leg! Agamben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agamben manages to kick Izzo off! Izzo jumps back into Agamben's guard.

Izzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Agamben working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Izzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Izzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!

Izzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agamben looking to hit a scissor sweep but Izzo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Agamben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Izzo's cut.
That's time! Izzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Izzo has managed to clinch.
Agamben trying to stall but Izzo improves his position.
Agamben gets underhooks to prevent Izzo's takedown attempt.
Izzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Izzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agamben is defending well.
Izzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agamben gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Izzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Izzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Agamben pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agamben has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Izzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Izzo tries to break free but Agamben pushes him back against the cage.
Agamben tries to score a body lock takedown but Izzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Agamben is working for takedown but Izzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Izzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agamben is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agamben looking to stall.
Izzo keeps control of Agamben as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izzo jumps guard but Agamben stands there with Izzo around his waist. Izzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Agamben is fighting off a takedown attempt but Izzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Agamben to the mat. Agamben regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agamben throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Izzo preventing the sweep.

Agamben looking for a guillotine here but Izzo defends easily.
Izzo stopping the sweep attempt from Agamben.
Angelo Izzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Izzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Agamben working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izzo advances to half guard.
Izzo uses his free foot to push down on Agamben's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Agamben.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Izzo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Agamben tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Izzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agamben keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Izzo lands a big shot there that rocks Agamben but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Izzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Izzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Izzo moves into the clinch.
Izzo has Agamben pressed against the cage, preventing Agamben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Izzo.

Agamben is fighting off a takedown attempt but Izzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Agamben to the mat. Agamben regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Agamben keeping moving, preventing Izzo from controlling successfully.
Izzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agamben is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agamben has his foot on Izzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Agamben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Izzo passes Agamben's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Izzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Agamben is trying to escape the mount but Izzo keeps good control and instead manages to take Agamben's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Izzo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Agamben can't escape the position.
Izzo doesn't have the hooks in and Agamben manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agamben wants to control from the top but Izzo keeps moving.
Izzo pulls Agamben in close to his closed guard and prevents Agamben from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agamben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Izzo is keeping the position for now.

Agamben drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Izzo dives on top into guard.

Izzo stands and steps away. Agamben gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Izzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Agamben sprawls well. He's pushed Izzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Izzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izzo fails with the takedown.
Agamben throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agamben tries a head kick but it misses.

Izzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Izzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Agamben trying his best to control but Izzo has mounted him.
Agamben looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Izzo has got one arm under Agamben's chin. This could be trouble... Agamben trying to control the other hand but Izzo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Agamben has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Izzo!