PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Agus (ranked 4987 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jessie Alejandro (ranked 4993 p4p, 106 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Agus
vs
Alejandro

198 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Alejandro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agus counters with a one-two to the body.
Agus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Alejandro looks to score with a jab to the body but Agus is just out of range.
Agus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agus throws a head kick that Alejandro semi-blocks.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alejandro circles away.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Agus, which made it look bad.
Agus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
Agus throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro moves out of range easily.
Alejandro wants to counter with a clinch but Agus pushes him away.
Agus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro is pressed up against the ropes. Agus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alejandro down to the mat. Alejandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alejandro sprawls well. Alejandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in but Agus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Agus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agus shoots in and drives through. Alejandro sprawls well.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Agus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alejandro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agus pinned against the ropes. Agus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alejandro throws a push kick but Agus slaps the foot to one side.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agus is breathing heavily.

Alejandro moves into the clinch.

Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Alejandro closes the distance and pushes Agus back into the ropes.
Agus has Alejandro pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus goes for a double leg but Alejandro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Alejandro continues to drive forward.
Alejandro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agus counters with a nice body kick.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agus defends it nicely.

Agus gets tackled into the ropes by Alejandro . Alejandro maintains the clinch.
Alejandro pushes off an throws an elbow but Agus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Agus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alejandro uses from the top position.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Alejandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Agus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejandro is one step ahead there.
Alejandro advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Agus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Agus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro .
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agus darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Agus into the ropes.
Alejandro throws the kick towards the body but Agus avoids it.
Agus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Agus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alejandro is just out of range.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Agus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alejandro tries to avoid it but Agus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alejandro to the ground. Alejandro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Agus is avoiding it.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro looks to clinch
and Agus counters with a series of strikes. Alejandro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandro can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Agus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro tries to land a front kick but Agus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Alejandro scores with a four punch combination!
Alejandro tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus scores with a head kick. Alejandro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alejandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agus circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.

Agus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro misses with a head kick.
Agus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Agus gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agus attempts a counter takedown but Alejandro avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Agus. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Alejandro . No joy for Agus on that attempt.
Alejandro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agus.
Alejandro darts in looking for a takedown but Agus gets double underhooks and turns Alejandro into the ropes.
Agus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Agus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alejandro pinned against the ropes. Alejandro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro somewhat.

Alejandro forces Agus back against the ropes and clinches.
Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agus smiles and moves away.
Agus tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Agus closes the distance and clinches.
Alejandro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agus wants a takedown.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Alejandro has him pressed against the ropes.

Agus breaks the clinch.
Agus leaves Alejandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Alejandro pushes Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro stalling in the clinch but Agus improves position.
Agus keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alejandro is trying to break the clinch but Agus has him pressed against the ropes.
Agus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alejandro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro is trying to maintain a safe position but Agus gets an underhook and turns Alejandro into the ropes.
Alejandro goes for a takedown attempt but Agus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Agus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro circles away quickly and effectively.

Alejandro gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Agus manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejandro .
Alejandro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agus but Agus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alejandro wants to clinch.
No luck for Agus with that takedown attempt.
Agus sets himself, and Alejandro steps forward looking for the clinch! Agus avoids it this time.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro tries to clinch up.
Agus looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.
Agus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro throws a right hand that Agus ducks under and follows up with a left that Agus also avoids with ease.
Alejandro throws a head kick but Agus moves out of range.
Agus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Agus misses with a double jab.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Agus.

Alejandro forces Agus back against the ropes and clinches.

Agus manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Agus off to one side.
Alejandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Agus tries to keep at a distance but Alejandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Agus goes for a takedown attempt but Alejandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Agus gets tackled into the ropes by Alejandro . Alejandro maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro working hard to break the clinch.
Alejandro missing with knees to the body.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Agus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jessie Alejandro just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Agus swinging wildly here.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Alejandro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Agus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Agus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Agus taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro misses with a knee strike.
Alejandro misses with a knee to the head.
Agus fails to pull guard.
Alejandro is looking for a takedown.

Alejandro jumps guard.

Alejandro is working an open guard so Agus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Agus.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Alejandro blocks the leg kick.
Alejandro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alejandro is defended easily by Agus.
Alejandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agus looks to land a combination but Alejandro avoids it well.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agus avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Agus misses.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Agus tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Agus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alejandro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Agus.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown but Agus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alejandro 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agus throws a quick counter head kick but Alejandro was just out of range.
Agus shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Alejandro pushes Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Agus manages to break the clinch.
Agus fails with the takedown
and Alejandro counters with a two punch combo.
Alejandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro with a poor takedown

so Agus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agus postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alejandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Alejandro clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alejandro is looking to break free of the clinch but Agus has double underhooks.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Agus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alejandro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alejandro is trying to break the clinch but Agus is controlling him.

Alejandro jumps into guard, dragging Agus to the mat.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Alejandro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro throws the kick towards the body but Agus avoids it.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Alejandro avoids the head kick by Agus.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro feints a jab promting Agus to slip. Alejandro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Agus tries to work over Alejandro 's front leg with a kick but Alejandro checks it.
Agus shoots in but no luck this time.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Agus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alejandro rushes Agus and presses him up against the ropes.
Alejandro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Alejandro turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Agus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alejandro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Agus jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alejandro wants to control from the top but Agus keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus is looking to stand up but Alejandro isn't so interested in that idea.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Alejandro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Alejandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Agus has his foot on Alejandro 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alejandro works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alejandro shoots and misses

and Agus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alejandro trying to land knees to the body.

Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus is looking to slow Alejandro down with leg kicks.
Agus looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roman Agus!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Roman Agus!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jessie Alejandro !

Roman Agus wins by split decision!