PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabry Teboulbi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Joseph
vs
Teboulbi

182 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
213 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Teboulbi misses
and Joseph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teboulbi lands with a kick to the temple. Joseph shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Teboulbi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teboulbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Joseph drives through with a takedown into Teboulbi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph won't allow Teboulbi to get back to his feet.
Teboulbi looking to control.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teboulbi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joseph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Teboulbi pulls Joseph in to control the position.
Joseph postures up in Teboulbi's guard and throws a big left but Teboulbi blocks it.
Joseph postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Teboulbi has wrist control.
Joseph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teboulbi is keeping the position for now.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joseph scoring with some ground and pound.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Teboulbi has wrist control.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.
Teboulbi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teboulbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teboulbi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joseph's guard.
Joseph is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joseph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teboulbi's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Teboulbi managing to control the position.
Teboulbi has momentary wrist control but Joseph slips an elbow through the middle.
Teboulbi has his hands on Joseph's head, controlling the position.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Teboulbi is trying to keep Joseph in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teboulbi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph postures up in Teboulbi's guard and throws a big left but Teboulbi blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph postures up in Teboulbi's guard and throws a big left but Teboulbi blocks it.
Joseph postures up in Teboulbi's guard and throws a big left but Teboulbi blocks it.
Teboulbi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joseph's guard.
Joseph is adopting a defensive guard.
Joseph 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Teboulbi drops back looking for a leg! Joseph is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joseph manages to kick Teboulbi off! Teboulbi jumps back into Joseph's guard.
Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Teboulbi from controlling successfully.
Teboulbi is fighting to break Joseph's control of his arms but Joseph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Teboulbi misses with an uppercut.
Teboulbi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teboulbi misses with an uppercut.
Teboulbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teboulbi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
A jab from Teboulbi misses.
Teboulbi throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teboulbi's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teboulbi lands a body shot.
Teboulbi works over Joseph's head and body with a nice combination.
Teboulbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Teboulbi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Teboulbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teboulbi as he jumps to the side.
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Teboulbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters with a leg kick.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabry Teboulbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teboulbi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teboulbi misses with a head kick.
Joseph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teboulbi's calf.
Teboulbi throws a leg kick

and Joseph decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Teboulbi's guard.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Teboulbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Teboulbi has wrist control.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joseph throws a strike but Teboulbi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joseph is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Teboulbi blocks nicely.
Joseph prevents Teboulbi from getting back to his feet.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph throws and elbow that misses. Teboulbi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joseph's guard. Nice move by Teboulbi!
Joseph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joseph's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Teboulbi stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph.
Teboulbi trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teboulbi being controlled here momentarily.

We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Joseph wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teboulbi blocks a low kick nicely.
Teboulbi looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teboulbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Teboulbi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teboulbi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Teboulbi keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Teboulbi. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Teboulbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Teboulbi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabry Teboulbi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teboulbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Teboulbi.
Joseph feints and then cracks Teboulbi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teboulbi down.
Teboulbi throws a poor cross that misses
and Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Teboulbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teboulbi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joseph eats them both and turns towards Teboulbi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. Teboulbi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. Teboulbi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teboulbi is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teboulbi looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teboulbi. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teboulbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph lunges at Teboulbi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teboulbi's hand.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Teboulbi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Anthony Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Teboulbi lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teboulbi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teboulbi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Teboulbi's leg. Teboulbi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teboulbi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Teboulbi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabry Teboulbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Teboulbi avoids it well.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Teboulbi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice combination there by Joseph.
Teboulbi scores with a nice strike.
Joseph with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Teboulbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teboulbi. That did some damage!
Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph slips under a jab from Teboulbi.
Joseph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teboulbi.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teboulbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph tries to clinch but Teboulbi moves out of range.
A left lands for Joseph.
Good leg kick by Joseph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teboulbi tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teboulbi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joseph clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into Teboulbi's guard.
Teboulbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Teboulbi.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joseph passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joseph misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Teboulbi is looking to regain half guard here but Joseph keeps moving and retains side control.
Joseph misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi prevents Joseph from improving position.
Joseph lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joseph tries to move to full mount but Teboulbi actually manages to regain half guard.
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teboulbi tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Joseph working Teboulbi over with strikes.
Teboulbi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Teboulbi is pressing down on Joseph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teboulbi wants to sweep but no luck.
Joseph landing some decent shots from guard.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Teboulbi blocks nicely.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Teboulbi blocks nicely.
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teboulbi's head.
Teboulbi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joseph.
Teboulbi wants to sweep here but Joseph controlling him for the moment.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass.
Joseph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teboulbi's guard.
Joseph lands strikes from half guard.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teboulbi keeps working.
Anthony Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joseph drops an elbow to the side of Teboulbi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Teboulbi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Teboulbi dodges it nicely.
Joseph throwing shots but Teboulbi is blocking nicely.
Teboulbi wants to get back to full guard.
Teboulbi is in trouble now - Joseph has advanced to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teboulbi taking shots to the head.
Joseph wants to control the pace but Teboulbi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joseph had his way with Sabry Teboulbi in that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Teboulbi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teboulbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teboulbi misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Teboulbi misses the shot to the body.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Teboulbi throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Teboulbi throws a sloppy head kick
and Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Teboulbi is avoiding it.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teboulbi can do to turn this around?
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teboulbi lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Teboulbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Teboulbi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Teboulbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Teboulbi.
A slow jab from Teboulbi misses its intended target.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Teboulbi's body. Teboulbi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Joseph pushes Teboulbi up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph has Teboulbi pressed against the cage, preventing Teboulbi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Teboulbi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joseph taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph can't get the takedown.
Joseph lands an elbow just above Teboulbi 's eye.
Teboulbi stalling in the clinch but Joseph improves position.

Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Sabry Teboulbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi misses with a double jab
and Joseph counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joseph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Teboulbi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joseph digs a right hand into Teboulbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teboulbi's gas tank.
Joseph gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Joseph has Teboulbi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Joseph pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Teboulbi tumbling to the mat - Joseph dives into Teboulbi's guard.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joseph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teboulbi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teboulbi wants to sweep here but Joseph controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is in close to Teboulbi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Teboulbi trying to control the position.
Joseph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Teboulbi has his foot on Joseph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joseph works his way back into a safe position though.
Joseph cracks Teboulbi with a solid left hand.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Teboulbi has wrist control.
Teboulbi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joseph stands and throws Teboulbi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joseph works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joseph is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teboulbi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teboulbi wants to control but Joseph postures up.
Joseph landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Joseph seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Teboulbi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joseph grinds an elbow into Teboulbi's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph working the ground and pound.
Joseph lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Joseph working the ground and pound.
Joseph working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joseph!
Anthony Joseph is the new light heavyweight champion!