PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alston (ranked 4344 p4p, 24368 weight class) and Agbay Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agbay Amiga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alston
vs
Amiga

181 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
160
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Alston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alston has closed the distance and engaged Amiga in a clinch.

Alston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alston wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
Amiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alston is proving hard to escape from.
Alston wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
Alston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amiga manages to get himself to full guard.

Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alston tries to free his leg and advance position but Amiga is retaining full guard.
Amiga looking to control.
Alston passes into half guard.

Alston is working for a submission of some sort.
Alston trying to pass the guard but Amiga defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Amiga is controlling Alston's trapped leg to prevent Alston from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amiga to regain full guard.
Alston sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alston closes the distance and clinches.
Alston leaning against his opponent.

Alston decides to pull guard.
Alston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alston working a defensive guard here.
Alston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Alston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alston has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agbay Amiga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alston gets slowly back to his feet.

Alston rushes Amiga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amiga's elbow.
Amiga is trying to pull guard but Alston has him pressed against the cage.
Alston has had enough of the clinch but Amiga keeps him there for the moment.
Alston has had enough of the clinch but Amiga keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alston tries to circle away but Amiga has him pinned against the cage.
Alston is trying to break the clinch but Amiga has him pressed against the cage.

Alston successfully pulls guard.
Alston pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Alston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Amiga is refusing to be controlled, as Alston sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amiga wants to control but Alston is keeping busy.
Alston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Alston is very close to passing his half guard.
Alston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alston wants to free his trapped foot but Amiga is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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.
Alston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alston blocks it well.
Alston is looking to clinch.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Alston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Alston in his tracks momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alston stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agbay Amiga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Alston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alston gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Alston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Alston tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Alston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Alston throws Amiga to one side and escapes!
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Alston shows good takedown defense.
Alston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alston is defended easily by Amiga.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alston has Amiga up against the cage in a clinch.
Alston is looking to break free of the clinch but Amiga has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Amiga wants to take the fight to the mat but Alston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amiga pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Alston misses
and Amiga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alston really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alston darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
Alston effectively controlling the action here.
Amiga goes for a takedown attempt but Alston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alston shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alston shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Agbay Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alston closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Alston pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alston tries to sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alston wants to stand back up but Amiga manages to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alston, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alston!