PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayshaun Agosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jayshaun Agosto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Agosto
vs
Hands

171 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayshaun Agosto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Hands!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands with a poor takedown
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agosto stuffs the takedown attempt from Hands. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agosto defends well and Hands ends up having to push Agosto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
Agosto lands with a straight right. Hands didn't see that one coming.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agosto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agosto scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agosto works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Agosto slaps away a takedown attempt from Hands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jayshaun Agosto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agosto counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
Agosto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agosto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agosto cracks the inside of Hands's front leg.

Hands closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Agosto's guard.
Agosto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hands tries to free his leg and advance position but Agosto is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agosto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agosto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Agosto tries to get out of the position.
Hands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agosto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agosto is looking to stand up but Hands isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hands.
Hands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agosto's waist but Agosto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hands off to one side.
Agosto lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agosto avoids it really well and circles away.
Hands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agosto is fending him off so far but Hands persists. Nope, Agosto circles away and we're back to standing.
Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hands fails with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands looks winded!
Hands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agosto sprawls well. Agosto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hands gets a takedown into half guard.
Hands is taking a breather. Agosto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Agosto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hands on the ground.
Hands prevents Agosto from standing back up.
Hands looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Agosto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hands.
Agosto pushes Hands off looking to stand but Hands dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayshaun Agosto 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.

Agosto works the jab nicely.
Agosto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Agosto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agosto defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agosto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agosto counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch but Agosto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jayshaun Agosto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Agosto as Hands shoots in.
Agosto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
Hands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a nice uppercut.
Agosto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hands tries for a takedown but Agosto circles away easily
and Agosto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agosto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hands somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Agosto lands a nice shot to the body.

Hands closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hands lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agosto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hands connects with a couple of short punches.
Agosto wants to stand up but Hands is controlling him.
Hands keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Agosto's head.
Hands postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Agosto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agosto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agosto wants to get back to his feet but Hands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hands walks into a straight right hand from Agosto.
Hands shoots in looking for a takedown. Agosto tries to sprawl out of it but Hands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agosto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agosto throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands fails with the takedown
and Agosto counters with a three punch combo that has Hands backing up. Hands nods at Agosto to acknowledge the strikes.
Hands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Agosto to score with a decent uppercut.
Hands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agosto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands misses with a takedown
enabling Agosto to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayshaun Agosto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hands shoots and misses
and Agosto counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Agosto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agosto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agosto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agosto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agosto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jayshaun Agosto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands tries for a takedown but Agosto circles away easily
enabling Agosto to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands has his takedown stuffed
and Agosto counters with a one-two to the body.
Hands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hands shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hands was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hands throws a strike aimed at the side of Agosto's head but Agosto avoids it well.
Agosto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hands has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Hands crashes against the mat.
Hands is putting a hurting on Agosto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hands trying to control the action but Agosto is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands an elbow.
Hands scoring with punches from side control.
Hands works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hands grinds an elbow into Agosto's temple.
Hands working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agosto seems a little lost for a moment, as Hands dominates the positioning.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Agosto down.
Hands trying to control the action but Agosto is working from the bottom.
Hands is working Agosto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Agosto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hands can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agosto wants to get back to his feet but Hands drags him back down.
Agosto taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Hands politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hands prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hands creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Hands tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hands landing a few strikes.
Agosto is not content to let Hands control the position.
Hands lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Agosto down.
Jayshaun Agosto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands a nice forearm strike.
Agosto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hands lands a few punches from side control.
Agosto taking a bit of punishment here - Hands scoring with strikes.
Hands is working Agosto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hands lands a decent elbow from side control.
Agosto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hands has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hands scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hands grinds an elbow into Agosto's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands advances nicely into full mount.
Hands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Agosto looks a forlorn figure.
Mr Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hands working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agosto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayshaun Agosto!