PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Guerero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. Leon Guerero has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Aziz
vs
Guerero

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Guerero!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Guerero ducks down to avoid it.

Guerero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aziz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guerero working away.
Aziz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guerero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Guerero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Guerero tries for a kimura but Aziz is defending well.
Aziz tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Aziz is desperately trying to improve his position but Guerero has a good base and remains in mount.
Guerero wants to control the pace but Aziz is squirming around nicely.
Guerero is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz tries to hold on but Guerero pushes him away.
Aziz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guerero wants to control the pace but Aziz is squirming around nicely.

Guerero is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aziz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aziz!
Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Guerero is trying to keep Aziz in close.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aziz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guerero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aziz, into his guard.

Aziz has his foot on Guerero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerero works his way back into a safe position though.

Aziz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Guerero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aziz.
You can see the frustration on Aziz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aziz is not content to let Guerero control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Guerero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerero trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz tries to buck Guerero off but Guerero is having none of it.

Guerero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guerero trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.

Guerero stands up and beckons Aziz to his feet.

Guerero moves into range and clinches up with Aziz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz throws a head punch that misses.

Guerero decides to pull guard.

Guerero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aziz escapes and throws Guerero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guerero looks gassed!

Aziz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Aziz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guerero, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerero is not content to let Aziz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guerero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aziz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerero somewhat.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Leon Guerero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Guerero gets a double leg takedown into Aziz's guard.
Guerero forces his way into half guard.

Guerero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aziz defends it well.
Guerero is breathing heavily.
Aziz is looking for a sweep. Guerero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Aziz is looking to control Guerero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?

Guerero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aziz is just riding it out for now. Guerero eventually gives up the hold.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aziz is trying to control the position but Guerero postures up.
Guerero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aziz keeping moving, preventing Guerero from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aziz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerero has managed to get both his arms back between Aziz's legs - danger averted.
Guerero throwing strikes from guard but Aziz blocks nicely.

Aziz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerero stands and throws Aziz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aziz is looking to regain half guard here but Guerero keeps moving and retains side control.
Aziz defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aziz, who protects the arm well.
Guerero working away.
Aziz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Guerero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Guerero is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is working hard here to advance position.

Guerero is looking for a kimura but Aziz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guerero to get the leverage.
Aziz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aziz gets full guard.

Guerero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aziz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aziz has escaped and now he's on top!

Guerero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Guerero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guerero needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.
Guerero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aziz.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aziz wants to clinch

and Guerero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerero.
Guerero looking to pass the guard.

Aziz has his foot on Guerero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerero works his way back into a safe position though.
Guerero preventing the sweep.

Guerero has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aziz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Guerero is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aziz pulls down on the head and he's put Guerero to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kareem Aziz!
Kareem Aziz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.