PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owais Jaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Del Arlio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Del Arlio looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jaber
vs
Del Arlio

185 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owais Jaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Del Arlio!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Arlio misses with the combination.
Del Arlio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Del Arlio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Del Arlio swinging wildly here.
Jaber cracks Del Arlio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marco Del Arlio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaber lands a nice shot that snaps Del Arlio's head back.
Jaber lands with a straight right. Del Arlio didn't see that one coming.
Jaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Arlio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Arlio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Jaber.
Jaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Arlio moves forwards but Jaber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Arlio.
Jaber connects with a jab.
Del Arlio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Jaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Arlio doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Jaber finds it's way through Del Arlio's defenses.
Del Arlio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Arlio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Arlio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaber finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Arlio's head.
Jaber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaber jabs at Del Arlio's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Arlio at a distance.
Jaber lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Arlio's hands.
Jaber stuns Del Arlio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaber.
Owais Jaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Jaber.
Jaber thuds a left hand into Del Arlio's body.
Jaber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Arlio.
Jaber with a hook.
Del Arlio dives in and grabs Jaber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaber pushes down on Del Arlio's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaber with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Jaber.
Jaber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Arlio's head backwards.
Jaber lunges at Del Arlio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Arlio's hand.
Del Arlio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaber catches Del Arlio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaber clobbers Del Arlio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaber digs a good body shot into Del Arlio's ribs.
Del Arlio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Jaber does it's job there.
Jaber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaber scores with a jab to the body.
Jaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Del Arlio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Arlio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Arlio in his tracks.
Jaber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Del Arlio on the side of the head.
Del Arlio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Arlio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Jaber. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Arlio moves forwards but Jaber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Arlio.
Jaber scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owais Jaber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jaber lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Arlio's head.
A jab from Jaber does it's job there.
Jaber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Arlio.
Jaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Arlio at a distance.
Del Arlio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Del Arlio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Arlio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Jaber.
Del Arlio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Del Arlio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Jaber.
Jaber connects with a jab.
Jaber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Arlio.
Jaber scores with a jab to the head.
Owais Jaber is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Arlio is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaber lands a nice shot that snaps Del Arlio's head back.
Jaber thuds a left hand into Del Arlio's body.
Jaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaber connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Arlio doesn't seem phased though.
Jaber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Arlio can do to turn this around?
Jaber lands with a straight right. Del Arlio didn't see that one coming.
Del Arlio takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaber.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaber. That snapped Del Arlio's head back.
Jaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaber jabs Del Arlio right on the nose. Del Arlio blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jaber finds it's way through Del Arlio's defenses.
Jaber with a hook.
Del Arlio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaber thuds a left hand into Del Arlio's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaber scores with a jab to the body.
Del Arlio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaber throws a shot to the body.
Jaber lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jaber.
Jaber scores with a jab to the body.
Jaber digs a good body shot into Del Arlio's ribs.
Jaber connects with a single shot there.
Jaber digs a good body shot into Del Arlio's ribs.
Marco Del Arlio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaber clobbers Del Arlio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaber lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaber's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Arlio's head backwards.
Jaber scores with a jab to the body.
Jaber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaber cracks Del Arlio with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaber with a nice cross.
Jaber scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaber.
Jaber scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Arlio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Jaber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaber.
A lazy left from Jaber finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Jaber - just one landing.
Nice shot by Jaber.
Jaber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owais Jaber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice shot by Jaber.
Jaber lands the left hand.
Jaber lands with a cross.
Jaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Jaber.
Del Arlio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Jaber.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaber.
A nice combination there by Jaber.
Jaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Arlio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Arlio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaber throws a good cross that connects.
Jaber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Del Arlio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Jaber.
Jaber scores with a hook.
Del Arlio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaber's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaber lands a head shot.
Del Arlio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaber lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Arlio off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Arlio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Arlio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Arlio on the side of the head.
Del Arlio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaber.
Jaber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Arlio's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaber, as that shot connected.
Jaber cracks Del Arlio with a good jab.
Jaber punishes Del Arlio's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaber's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaber lands with a right hand.
Jaber lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaber works the jab nicely.
Jaber lands with a right hand.
Del Arlio ducks right into an uppercut from Jaber.
Jaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Arlio's hands.
Del Arlio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Del Arlio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaber lands a lovely overhand right.
Marco Del Arlio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaber lands a right hook to the body.
Jaber scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Arlio should have avoided that one.
Jaber connects with a body shot.
Jaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Arlio at a distance.
Del Arlio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Jaber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Arlio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaber as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaber.
Jaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owais Jaber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaber 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owais Jaber!