PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro de le Fe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de le Fe comes to the cage accompanied by Smack my bitch up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sagat's choice of entrance music: His own theme music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alejandro de le Fe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alejandro de le Fe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

de le Fe
vs
Sagat

190 cm
32
201 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

194 cm
34
193 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Solid chin

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro de le Fe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and de le Fe counters with a series of strikes. Sagat will be more careful next time no doubt.
de le Fe misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagat throws a nice looking combination but de le Fe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de le Fe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sagat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Sagat scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from de le Fe misses the target.
de le Fe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagat.
de le Fe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
de le Fe throws a nice looking combination but Sagat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sagat throws a nice head kick!
de le Fe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
de le Fe throws the left hand but Sagat avoids the punch easily.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick
and de le Fe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
de le Fe takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
de le Fe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for de le Fe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sagat throws a body punch but de le Fe moves out of range.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
de le Fe scores with a head kick.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. de le Fe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
de le Fe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sagat scores with a head kick.
A cross from de le Fe lands.
de le Fe throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de le Fe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagat was well out of range. Poor timing from de le Fe.
de le Fe tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sagat.
Sagat blocks a jab.
de le Fe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
Sagat pivots, looking for a leg kick but de le Fe is out of range and Sagat settles back down.
Sagat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sagat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
de le Fe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
de le Fe misses with a double jab.
de le Fe throws a combination. Sagat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sagat throws out a leg kick but de le Fe moves out of range and Sagat only half commits.
de le Fe throws a hook but Sagat blocks it.
de le Fe tries a head kick but it misses.
de le Fe moves out of range as Sagat strikes.
Sagat stalks de le Fe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into de le Fe's face. de le Fe staggers backwards, shaken.
de le Fe connects with a looping right hand.
Alejandro de le Fe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de le Fe checks a leg kick.
Sagat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
de le Fe misses with a double jab.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. de le Fe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

de le Fe is rocked!
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Oh de le Fe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
de le Fe throws a sloppy head kick and Sagat moves out of range easily.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from de le Fe.
de le Fe seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Sagat scores with a jab to the body.
de le Fe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
de le Fe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sagat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
de le Fe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de le Fe blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Sagat wants to slow de le Fe down by chopping away at his legs.
de le Fe misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat throws a body punch but de le Fe moves out of range.
Sagat throws a nice head kick!
Sagat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
de le Fe throws a nice looking combination but Sagat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sagat connects with a body shot that sends de le Fe's belly button to the back.
Sagat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and de le Fe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
de le Fe lands with a nice combination. Sagat backs away looking to recover.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
de le Fe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagat circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagat throws the kick towards the body but de le Fe avoids it.
Sagat tests de le Fe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de le Fe checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sagat misses with a double jab.
de le Fe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Victor Sagat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
de le Fe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
de le Fe misses with a double jab.
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
de le Fe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sagat throws a head kick but de le Fe moves out of range.
Sagat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de le Fe misses with a hook
and Sagat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sagat thumps de le Fe with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagat. That's going to slow de le Fe down.
de le Fe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
de le Fe blocks a head kick by Sagat.
de le Fe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Sagat.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat slips a jab from de le Fe.
Sagat pivots, looking for a leg kick but de le Fe is out of range and Sagat settles back down.
de le Fe throws a leg kick
and Sagat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
de le Fe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sagat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by de le Fe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of de le Fe.
de le Fe swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
de le Fe looks to land a combination but Sagat avoids it well.
Sagat throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
de le Fe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagat.
de le Fe moves out of range of the body kick from Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe moves out of range of the leg kick from Sagat.
de le Fe avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Sagat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sagat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
de le Fe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
de le Fe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
de le Fe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat lands a nice looking kick to the body. de le Fe takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Sagat coming out on top.
de le Fe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sagat on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Sagat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses
and Sagat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from de le Fe misses.
Sagat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de le Fe checks a leg kick.
Sagat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sagat gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting de le Fe counter with a right hand.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de le Fe.
Sagat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagat - that will leave a mark!
Sagat blocks a jab.
Sagat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as de le Fe throws out the jab.
de le Fe looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
de le Fe throws a shot from downtown. Sagat moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
de le Fe throws a head kick that misses.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat defending well as de le Fe loads up on a big left hand.
Sagat is looking to chop away at de le Fe's legs.
de le Fe throws a leg kick which misses Sagat's front leg but catches the back leg as Sagat tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
Sagat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
de le Fe throws a leg kick but Sagat moved away.
de le Fe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Sagat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagat.
Sagat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down de le Fe rather than just go for the knockout.
Sagat misses with a hook.
de le Fe throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sagat lands a high kick!
A head kick from de le Fe lands but Sagat takes it in his stride.
Sagat throws a hook but de le Fe avoids it easily.
de le Fe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
de le Fe throws a head kick that Sagat semi-blocks.
de le Fe throws a hook but Sagat avoids it easily.
de le Fe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by de le Fe.
de le Fe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
de le Fe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de le Fe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sagat pivots, looking for a leg kick but de le Fe is out of range and Sagat settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
de le Fe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
de le Fe throws a series of punches but Sagat moves out of range.
de le Fe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagat.
A slow jab from de le Fe misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de le Fe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
de le Fe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sagat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sagat lands a head kick. de le Fe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Sagat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de le Fe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
de le Fe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Sagat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
de le Fe avoids the head kick by Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sagat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and de le Fe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from de le Fe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat avoids the head kick by de le Fe.
Sagat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to de le Fe's calf.
Sagat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sagat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat throws a nice head kick!
de le Fe moves out of range as Sagat strikes.
de le Fe throws a nice inside leg kick.
de le Fe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
Alejandro de le Fe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagat avoids the head kick by de le Fe.
Alejandro de le Fe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by de le Fe.
Sagat moves out of range as de le Fe strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as de le Fe throws out the jab.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
de le Fe misses with a head kick.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
de le Fe throws a hook but Sagat avoids it easily.
de le Fe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
de le Fe misses with a double jab.
de le Fe throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Good shot there by de le Fe.
de le Fe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
de le Fe throws a looping overhand right but Sagat ducks down to avoid it.
de le Fe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de le Fe throws a nice looking combination but Sagat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Sagat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of de le Fe's head.
Victor Sagat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from de le Fe misses.
de le Fe avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Sagat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
de le Fe looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and de le Fe moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
de le Fe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. de le Fe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
de le Fe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sagat with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Sagat.
Well Sagat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sagat!
Our winner, Victor Sagat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.