PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Tellegio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tellegio
vs
Jafar Bin Al Aziz

180 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Tellegio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellegio misses with a jab to the body
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tellegio's knee momentarily.
Tellegio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tellegio throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has been cut.
A jab from Tellegio finds it's way through Bin Al Aziz 's defenses.
Tellegio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tellegio throws a series of punches but Bin Al Aziz avoids them all with ease.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a double jab.
Tellegio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tellegio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.

Bin Al Aziz has closed the distance and engaged Tellegio in a clinch.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellegio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz tries to work over Tellegio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellegio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bin Al Aziz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellegio.
Tellegio takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin Al Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellegio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tellegio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bin Al Aziz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bin Al Aziz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bin Al Aziz blocking some punches.
Tellegio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bin Al Aziz lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bin Al Aziz on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bin Al Aziz tries to work over Tellegio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Bin Al Aziz manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tellegio is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bin Al Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Tellegio as Bin Al Aziz shoots in.
Tellegio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tellegio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Tellegio stuffs the takedown attempt from Bin Al Aziz . Bin Al Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Bin Al Aziz .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tellegio swivels and escapes.
Victor Tellegio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz .
Tellegio throws a body punch but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Tellegio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio lands with an uppercut that bounces Bin Al Aziz off the cage and back into range.
Tellegio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tellegio blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tellegio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bin Al Aziz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a loose jab but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio shoots in looking for a takedown but Bin Al Aziz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tellegio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bin Al Aziz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tellegio's hands.

Bin Al Aziz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tellegio on his heels. He'll look to pass Tellegio's guard now, I'm sure.
Bin Al Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tellegio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Al Aziz pushing down on Tellegio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz slows the pace down in half guard.
Bin Al Aziz prevents Tellegio from improving his position.
Tellegio is working hard here to advance position.
Tellegio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tellegio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tellegio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tellegio throws a head kick that misses.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin Al Aziz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the body shot from Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tellegio. That did some damage!
Bin Al Aziz lands a head kick!
Tellegio tries to land a front kick but Bin Al Aziz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bin Al Aziz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tellegio.
Tellegio misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tellegio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio dodges the punch combination from Bin Al Aziz .
Tellegio throws a sloppy head kick
and Bin Al Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tellegio throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Bin Al Aziz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tellegio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bin Al Aziz takes a kick to the side of the head.

Tellegio gets a clinch.

Bin Al Aziz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tellegio tries to land a leg kick but Bin Al Aziz saw it coming and moves away.
Bin Al Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellegio.
And Tellegio counters with a quick kick to the body but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellegio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bin Al Aziz ! But no joy.
Tellegio tries to work over Bin Al Aziz 's front leg with a kick but Bin Al Aziz checks it.
Tellegio tries to clinch up.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Al Aziz .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellegio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellegio.
Tellegio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin Al Aziz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tellegio.
Tellegio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Bin Al Aziz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tellegio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tellegio tries to buck Bin Al Aziz off but Bin Al Aziz is having none of it.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to take a break and control but Tellegio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tellegio struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz wants to control for a moment but Tellegio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Bin Al Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tellegio sees it coming and defends easily.
Tellegio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin Al Aziz is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tellegio is pressing down on Bin Al Aziz 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tellegio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tellegio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tellegio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bin Al Aziz 's guard.

Tellegio is stalling in the full guard.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bin Al Aziz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tellegio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tellegio throws a lazy right hand but Bin Al Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a nice head shot.
Bin Al Aziz misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Tellegio misses its target.
Tellegio throws a leg kick which misses Bin Al Aziz 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin Al Aziz tries to avoid it.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz scores with a head kick. Tellegio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tellegio darts in trying to clinch
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a body shot.
Tellegio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tellegio swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin Al Aziz slips a jab from Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz lands a two punch combo.
Bin Al Aziz tries to clinch but Tellegio is having none of it.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a hook
and Tellegio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bin Al Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellegio.
Bin Al Aziz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tellegio!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bin Al Aziz closes the distance and clinches.
Bin Al Aziz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellegio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellegio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bin Al Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tellegio pushes Bin Al Aziz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Tellegio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bin Al Aziz shoots for a takedown but Tellegio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bin Al Aziz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bin Al Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellegio manages to avoid it.
Tellegio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Al Aziz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellegios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bin Al Aziz tries to land a body kick
and Tellegio counters with a low kick, right behind Bin Al Aziz 's knee.
Bin Al Aziz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tellegio is able to avoid easily.
Tellegio throws a big counter combination but Bin Al Aziz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the head kick by Tellegio.
Tellegio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Bin Al Aziz slams his shin into Tellegio's torso.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Tellegio moves out of range.
Tellegio throws the kick towards the body but Bin Al Aziz avoids it.
Victor Tellegio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellegio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellegio circles away.
Tellegio throws the left hand but Bin Al Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Tellegio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio throws a head kick but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a low kick.
Bin Al Aziz swings for the body but Tellegio moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a lunging right hand
and Tellegio counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Al Aziz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tellegio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Tellegio misses with a wild body shot.
Tellegio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bin Al Aziz slips under a jab.
Bin Al Aziz throws a big counter head kick but Tellegio avoids it with no problem.
Tellegio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Al Aziz .
Tellegio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bin Al Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tellegio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Al Aziz 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.