PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Aquino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scream Phoenix - Cannibal Ox kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jaemin Jeong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jeong
vs
Aquino

183 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
177 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong throws a front kick aimed at Aquino's knee but Aquino avoids it well.
Jeong throws a leg kick but Aquino moved away.

Jeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jeong is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeong thows a huge punch but Aquino dodges it nicely.
Jeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aquino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aquino is positioning himself well to prevent Jeong advancing to mount.

Jeong seems to be working for a kimura but Aquino defends the submission attempt.
Jeong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jeong wants to take Aquino's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino tries to reverse the position but Jeong maintains control.

Jeong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aquino is now in Jeong's guard. A big mistake from Jeong there, giving up the dominant position!

Jeong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aquino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jeong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jeong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aquino defends well.
Jeong keeping full guard, as Aquino tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Aquino throwing strikes but missing.
Aquino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeong keeping moving, preventing Aquino from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aquino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeong controls Aquino momentarily but Aquino frees himself.
Aquino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aquino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jeong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aquino.
Aquino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aquino wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aquino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jeong.
Aquino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorge Aquino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeong moves out of range as Aquino strikes.
Jeong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aquino lands a really nice looking cross but Jeong seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquino throws a hook to the side of Jeong's head but Jeong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aquino lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jeong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aquino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeong looks for the body kick but Aquino saw that one coming.
Jeong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aquino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jeong is breathing heavily.
Aquino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aquino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jeong is able to avoid easily.
Jeong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aquino is able to avoid easily.
Jeong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Jeong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aquino on his heels. He'll look to pass Aquino's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquino controls Jeong momentarily but Jeong frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Aquino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jeong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aquino throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeong counters with a thumping low kick.
Aquino connects with an inside leg kick.
Aquino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeong takes a step back to recover.

Jeong clinches with his opponent.
Aquino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aquino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jeong misses with a knee strike.
Aquino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aquino scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aquino.
Jeong can't find room to land a body shot as Aquino controls the action.
Aquino presses Jeong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aquino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aquino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Aquino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeong tries a low kick but Aquino avoids it.
Jeong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aquino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeong has time to react.
Aquino is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquino misses with a series of wild punches.
Aquino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aquino misses with a low kick as Jeong jumps back.
Aquino checks the leg kick.
Aquino throws a right hand that misses
and Jeong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aquino's knee momentarily.
Aquino throws a series of punches but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong doesn't manage to clinch there - Aquino circles away.
Aquino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to chop away at Aquino's legs.
Jeong avoids the head kick by Aquino.
Aquino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeong moves away.
Jeong throws the left hand but Aquino avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aquino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquino.
Jeong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aquino circles away.
Aquino throws a head kick but Jeong moves out of range.
Aquino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeong scores with a leg kick.
Jeong ducks under a wild hook from Aquino.
Jeong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aquino lands with a hook. Jeong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeong motions for Aquino to come forward. Jeong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquino works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aquino tries to avoid it but Jeong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aquino to the ground. Aquino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aquino connects with a right hand. Jeong shakes it off.
Aquino misses with a hook. Jeong ducked under it nicely.
Jeong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Aquino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeong doesn't manage to clinch there - Aquino circles away.
Jeong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquino punishes Jeong's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aquino!
Jeong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aquino. Aquino obviously looking to wear him down.
Aquino punishes Jeong's body with a nice straight punch.
Aquino lands with a cross.
Aquino throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aquino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Jeong is rocked!
Jeong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Jeong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Aquino cracks Jeong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aquino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jeong to stand back up!
Aquino connects with an inside leg kick.
and Aquino counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jeong! He's just covering up as Aquino starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Aquino!
After the fight, Jorge Aquino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.