PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donito DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Azpilc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

DeLeon
vs
Azpilc

184 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donito DeLeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Azpilc!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLeon cracks a nice hook into Azpilc's ribs.
Azpilc misses with a looping right.
DeLeon lands a nice shot that snaps Azpilc's head back.
Azpilc jabs DeLeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeLeon throws a series of strikes that have Azpilc backpedaling.
Azpilc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azpilc swings for the body but DeLeon moves out of range.
DeLeon looks to land a left hand but Azpilc moved out of range nicely.
Azpilc throws an overhand right that lands on DeLeon's shoulder, as DeLeon tries to avoid the shot.
DeLeon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azpilc just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a hook. DeLeon ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc swings widly with a right hand
and DeLeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeLeon cracks Azpilc with an open hand slap.

Azpilc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeLeon tries to throw a body punch but Azpilc avoids it by throwing DeLeon back against the cage.
DeLeon lands a body shot.
Azpilc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLeons head.
Azpilc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Azpilc works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.

DeLeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azpilc looks to land a left hand but DeLeon moved out of range nicely.
DeLeon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeLeon connects with a body shot.
Azpilc closes the distance but DeLeon moves to the side
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc throws a sloppy body shot
and DeLeon counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Azpilc tries to clinch up but DeLeon circles away and keeps his distance.
Azpilc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Azpilc misses.
Azpilc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLeon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azpilc tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLeon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azpilc throws a body punch but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc swings widly with a right hand
enabling DeLeon to counter with a crisp jab.
Azpilc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azpilc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azpilc swings for the body but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azpilc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeLeon.
DeLeon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeLeon lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by DeLeon.
Nice cross by DeLeon.
DeLeon slips a jab and a cross from Azpilc.
DeLeon misses with a right hand
and Azpilc counters with a left and a right that stings DeLeon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc avoids the body shot from DeLeon.
DeLeon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by DeLeon. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azpilc throws a lazy uppercut
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azpilc thinking.
Azpilc lands with a right hand.
Azpilc throws a shot to the body.
DeLeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azpilc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLeon blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from DeLeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Azpilc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
Azpilc just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by DeLeon.
DeLeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pedro Azpilc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeLeon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeon scores with a nice right hand.
DeLeon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc throws a lazy uppercut
and DeLeon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Azpilc misses with a lunging right hand
and DeLeon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Azpilc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeLeon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azpilc misses with an uppercut.
DeLeon keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLeon is looking to counter punch.
Azpilc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as DeLeon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azpilc doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Azpilc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeLeon counters with a two punch combo.
Azpilc looks to land a right hand but DeLeon moved out of range.
DeLeon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azpilc misses with a jab to the body
and DeLeon counters with a left to the body.
DeLeon throws a body punch but Azpilc moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Azpilc misses.
Azpilc misses with a hook to the body
and DeLeon counters with a stiff right hand.
DeLeon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeLeon throws a right hand that Azpilc ducks under and follows up with a left that Azpilc also avoids with ease.
Azpilc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azpilc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeLeon on the side of the head.
Azpilc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeLeon rather than just go for the knockout.
Azpilc slips a jab and a cross from DeLeon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azpilc takes a swing at DeLeon's ribcage but misses.
DeLeon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azpilc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeLeon's hands.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeLeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLeon avoids the body shot from Azpilc.
Good exchange - Azpilc coming out on top.
Azpilc misses with a right hand
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azpilc thinking.
DeLeon dips to his left and cracks Azpilc with an uppercut!
Azpilc looks to land a left hand but DeLeon moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc tries to clinch but DeLeon moves away
and DeLeon counters with a right hand to the body.
DeLeon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
A cross from DeLeon lands.
Azpilc throws a body punch but DeLeon moves out of range.
Azpilc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLeon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azpilc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azpilc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeLeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azpilc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Azpilc.
An attempted straight right counter from DeLeon misses the target.
DeLeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donito DeLeon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

DeLeon looks to land a combination but Azpilc avoids it well.
DeLeon misses with a double jab.
Azpilc is looking to clinch.
Azpilc slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azpilc! But no joy.
DeLeon takes a swing at Azpilc's ribcage but misses.
Azpilc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeLeon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeLeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Azpilc misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azpilc misses with a body shot
and DeLeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azpilc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azpilc scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeLeon counters with a straight right hand.
Azpilc takes a swing at DeLeon's ribcage but misses.
DeLeon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azpilc drops his hands momentarily and DeLeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azpilc lands a nice shot to the body.
Azpilc needs to keep his hands up - DeLeon had a free shot at his head there.
DeLeon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azpilc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azpilc throws out the jab.
Azpilc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Azpilc.
A quick step to the side and DeLeon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeLeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azpilc can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeLeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azpilc closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeLeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azpilc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from DeLeon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeLeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azpilc misses with a shot to the body
and DeLeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon with a jab.
DeLeon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeLeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by DeLeon - just one landing.
Azpilc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLeon scores with a jab to the head.
Azpilc swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeLeon counters with a nice body shot.
DeLeon misses with a straight right.
DeLeon dips to his left and cracks Azpilc with an uppercut!
Donito DeLeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azpilc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLeon moves away.
Azpilc tries to clinch but fails miserably

and DeLeon counters with a crisp one two that drops Azpilc! DeLeon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Azpilc to his feet! Azpilc is in big trouble!
Pedro Azpilc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Azpilc is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLeon catches Azpilc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azpilc is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLeon finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! DeLeon has cracked Azpilc with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! DeLeon lands another huge swinging hook and Azpilc tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Azpilc, before DeLeon can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donito DeLeon!
Donito DeLeon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser FightGear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.