PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Telamonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Metzger
vs
Telamonian

181 cm
28
195 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

195 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Sublime Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Metzger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ajax Telamonian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telamonian takes a swing at Metzger's ribcage but misses.
Telamonian wants to slow Metzger down by chopping away at his legs.
Metzger tries to land a body kick
and Telamonian counters with a left to the body.
Metzger digs a good body shot into Telamonian's ribs.
Metzger throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Telamonian.
Telamonian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Telamonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metzger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telamonian manages to avoid it.
Telamonian thows a leg kick but Metzger checks it
and Metzger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Metzger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Telamonian's calf.
Telamonian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metzger counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Metzger blocks the low kick.
Metzger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telamonian lands a lovely overhand right.
Metzger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor Metzger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metzger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metzger misses with a few strikes there.
Telamonian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metzger misses with a kick to the body.
Telamonian moves away from the strike by Metzger.
Telamonian moves out of range of the body kick.
Metzger misses with a low kick.
Metzger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Telamonian.
Metzger is looking to wear down Telamonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Telamonian misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Metzger misses with a low kick.
Telamonian checks a low kick from Metzger.
Telamonian misses with a left hand
and Metzger counters with a body kick that stops Telamonian in his tracks momentarily.
Telamonian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metzger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Telamonian.
Metzger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Telamonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metzger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metzger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metzger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger scores with a head kick.
Telamonian misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Telamonian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metzger - the referee stops the clock and Telamonian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metzger. Telamonian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Metzger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Telamonian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Telamonian looks gassed!
Metzger lands a right hook to the body.
Metzger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metzger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Telamonian.
Metzger throws a chopping leg kick but Telamonian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Metzger lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metzger.
Telamonian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metzger.
Metzger scores with a leg kick.
Metzger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Telamonian's calf.
Metzger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metzger lands with a shot to the body.
Metzger throws a wild body kick that Telamonian sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telamonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Telamonian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metzger can pounce on him.
Metzger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metzger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Telamonian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Telamonian checks the leg kick.
Metzger looks for the body kick but Telamonian saw that one coming.
Telamonian misses with a leg kick
and Metzger counters with a low kick, right behind Telamonian 's knee.
Metzger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Telamonian throws a leg kick but Metzger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metzger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metzger swings for the body but Telamonian moves out of range.
Metzger looks to land a body kick but Telamonian moved away.
Telamonian avoids the body shot from Metzger.
Telamonian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metzger counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metzger.
Metzger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Telamonian's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metzger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Metzger!
Metzger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metzger.
Metzger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Metzger.
Metzger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metzger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metzger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Telamonian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metzger - the referee stops the clock and Telamonian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metzger. Telamonian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Telamonian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Metzger.
Metzger scores with a hook to the body. Telamonian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metzger scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metzger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metzger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Telamonian's calf.
Metzger lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Metzger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Telamonian moves out of range of the body kick from Metzger.
Metzger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telamonian manages to avoid it.
Metzger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Telamonian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metzger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metzger tries to land a front kick but Telamonian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metzger.
Telamonian misses with a low kick.
Metzger pushes Telamonian away with a front kick.
Metzger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Telamonian takes a step back to recover.
Metzger tries a head kick but it misses.
Metzger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metzger feints and then cracks Telamonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Telamonian down.
Metzger works the jab nicely.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Telamonian is breathing heavily.
Telamonian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metzger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Telamonian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Metzger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telamonian can do to turn this around?
Metzger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Telamonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metzger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Metzger has Telamonian up against the cage in a clinch.
Metzger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metzger swings wildly with an uppercut but Telamonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Metzger.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Telamonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metzger lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Metzger.
A bit of stalling here from Metzger.
Metzger digs a right hand into Telamonian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telamonian's gas tank.
Metzger presses Telamonian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Metzger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Metzger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metzger.
Metzger pushes Telamonian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metzger has Telamonian pushed against the cage.
Metzger tries a body shot but Telamonian blocks it.

Telamonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telamonian misses with a straight right.
Telamonian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metzger.
Viktor Metzger is winning the standup battle so far.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metzger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metzger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Telamonian. That did some damage!
Metzger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Telamonian throws a leg kick
and Metzger counters with a nice body kick.
Telamonian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metzger throws the kick towards the body but Telamonian avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Telamonian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Telamonian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Metzger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metzger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Telamonian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metzger thumps Telamonian with a low kick.
Metzger thuds his right hand into Telamonian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metzger feints and then cracks Telamonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Telamonian down.
Metzger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metzger connects with a right hand. Telamonian shakes it off.
Metzger lands a front kick.
Metzger lands a head kick!
Metzger clobbers Telamonian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Telamonian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metzger.
Telamonian misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Metzger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Telamonian misses with an uppercut.
Metzger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metzger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metzger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Metzger - just one landing.
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!
Metzger throws a wild body kick that Telamonian sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Telamonian.
Metzger just misses with a punch to the body.
Metzger connects with a solid leg kick.
Metzger lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metzger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Telamonian misses with a leg kick
and Metzger counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Metzger dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Metzger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Telamonian tries to work over Metzger's front leg with a kick but Metzger checks it.
Good exchange - Metzger coming out on top.
Telamonian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metzger lands a head kick. Telamonian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circle momentarily. Telamonian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Telamonian scores with a body shot.
Metzger misses with a body kick.
Telamonian throws a front kick aimed at Metzger's knee but Metzger avoids it well.
Telamonian thows a leg kick but Metzger checks it
and Metzger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Telamonian's knee momentarily.
Telamonian checks a leg kick.
Telamonian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metzger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Metzger tenderised Telamonian's leg. Telamonian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metzger throws a leg kick but Telamonian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metzger misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger throws a leg kick but Telamonian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metzger. That's going to slow Telamonian down.
Telamonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metzger scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Telamonian checks a leg kick.
Telamonian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metzger misses with a kick to the body.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metzger misses with a wild body shot.
Metzger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Telamonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Metzger slams his shin into Telamonian's torso.
Metzger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metzger throws a head kick that half lands.
Metzger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ajax Telamonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metzger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telamonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Metzger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Telamonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telamonian wants to land a leg kick but Metzger is out of range.
Metzger misses with a head kick.
Telamonian throws a front kick aimed at Metzger's knee but Metzger avoids it well.
Metzger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Metzger.
Telamonian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metzger.
Metzger feints and then cracks Telamonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Telamonian down.
Metzger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metzger, right into the meat.
Telamonian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metzger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Telamonian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metzger - the referee stops the clock and Telamonian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metzger. Telamonian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Telamonian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metzger.
Metzger cracks Telamonian with a good jab.
Metzger scores with a leg kick.
Metzger is looking to slow Telamonian down with leg kicks.
Metzger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telamonian manages to avoid it.
Telamonian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Metzger.
Metzger scores with a push kick.
Metzger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Telamonian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metzger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Telamonian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metzger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Telamonian.
A jab lands there for Metzger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metzger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telamonian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metzger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metzger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metzger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Metzger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ajax Telamonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Metzger.
Telamonian avoids the head kick by Metzger.
Metzger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Telamonian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Telamonian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metzger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Telamonian thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throws a head kick but Telamonian moves out of range.
Metzger connects with a solid leg kick.
Metzger throws a leg kick which misses Telamonian's front leg but catches the back leg as Telamonian tries to avoid it.
Viktor Metzger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metzger thuds a left hand into Telamonian's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Metzger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metzger 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Metzger!