PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Aoqe (ranked 4922 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Yamas Tortelino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamas Tortelino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aoqe
vs
Tortelino

178 cm
21
160
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
168
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Aoqe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamas Tortelino!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoqe throws a sloppy head kick and Tortelino moves out of range easily.

Aoqe moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoqe misses with an elbow over the top.
Aoqe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tortelino struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoqe controls his hands.
Aoqe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tortelino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortelino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tortelino tries to work over Aoqe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoqe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tortelino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortelino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoqe.
Tortelino can't find room to land a body shot as Aoqe controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoqe is working for takedown but Tortelino is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Aoqe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortelino has a couple of punches blocked by Aoqe.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
Tortelino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoqe prevents a body shot from Tortelino.
Tortelino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoqe.
Tortelino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tortelino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoqe prevents a body shot from Tortelino.
Tortelino tries to throw a body punch but Aoqe avoids it by throwing Tortelino back against the cage.
Tortelino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tortelino tries to throw a body punch but Aoqe avoids it by throwing Tortelino back against the cage.
Tortelino tries a body shot but Aoqe blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
Aoqe blocking some punches.
Aoqe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tortelino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aoqe avoids the head kick by Tortelino.
Aoqe has a takedown stuffed.
Aoqe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tortelino defends well and Aoqe ends up having to push Tortelino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tortelino tries to throw a body punch but Aoqe avoids it by throwing Tortelino back against the cage.
Tortelino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoqe blocks an uppercut.
Tortelino misses with a body punch.
Aoqe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Aoqe pulls guard successfully.

Aoqe is looking for a triangle but Tortelino pushes his legs off easily.
Aoqe has a closed guard, preventing Tortelino from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino wants to stand and escape but instead Aoqe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Aoqe trying to control but Tortelino is working from the bottom.
Tortelino controls Aoqe momentarily but Aoqe frees himself.
Aoqe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoqe won't allow Tortelino to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tortelino keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoqe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoqe postures up in Tortelino's guard and throws a big left but Tortelino blocks it.
Aoqe trying to control but Tortelino is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tortelino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoqe is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamas Tortelino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tortelino throws a body punch but Aoqe moves out of range.
Aoqe throws a big counter combination but Tortelino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoqe checks a leg kick.
Tortelino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoqe takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Tortelino is predictable there
and Aoqe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoqe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tortelino defends well and Aoqe ends up having to push Tortelino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tortelino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortelino.
Aoqe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tortelino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tortelino can't find room to land a body shot as Aoqe controls the action.
Tortelino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoqe tries to pull guard but Tortelino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Aoqe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoqe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tortelino has him pressed against the cage.
Aoqe is looking to control Tortelino's arms but Tortelino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoqe has his back to the cage.
Tortelino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tortelino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoqe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tortelino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoqe wants a takedown.
Tortelino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoqe blocking some punches.
Tortelino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tortelino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoqe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tortelino walks away with a smile on his face. Aoqe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamas Tortelino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoqe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tortelino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoqe somewhat.
Tortelino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aoqe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tortelino backs up against the cage.
Tortelino misses with an uppercut.
Aoqe tries to counter with a takedown but Tortelino is quick to defend against it.
Jax Aoqe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Tortelino misses
and Aoqe counters with a nice body shot.

Aoqe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoqe manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tortelino stands up from Aoqe's guard - Tortelino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tortelino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoqe is out of range.
Aoqe avoids the head kick by Tortelino.
Aoqe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tortelino throws a head kick that misses
and Aoqe counters with a series of strikes. Tortelino will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoqe lands a nice hook to Tortelino's body. Tortelino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Tortelino.
It looked like Aoqe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoqe avoids the head kick by Tortelino.
Tortelino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoqe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tortelino circles away.
Tortelino raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tortelino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoqe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tortelino.
Aoqe avoids the head kick by Tortelino.
Aoqe throws a big counter combination but Tortelino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tortelino throws a sloppy head kick and Aoqe moves out of range easily.
Tortelino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoqe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoqe is looking for a counter combo.
Tortelino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tortelino lands a high kick!
Tortelino tries a head kick but it misses.
Tortelino misses with a hook
and Aoqe counters with a left to the body.
Tortelino misses with a low kick as Aoqe jumps back.
Tortelino wants to land a leg kick but Aoqe is out of range.
Tortelino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoqe attempts a counter takedown but Tortelino avoids it well and moves away.

Aoqe closes the distance and clinches.
Tortelino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoqe prevents a body shot from Tortelino.
Aoqe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Aoqe on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoqe's elbow.

Aoqe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Aoqe closes the distance and clinches.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoqe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tortelino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoqe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoqe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tortelino tries to throw a body punch but Aoqe avoids it by throwing Tortelino back against the cage.
Tortelino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoqe's elbow.
Tortelino misses with some punches.
Aoqe blocks a body shot from Tortelino.

Aoqe manages to break the clinch.
Tortelino throws a head kick that half lands.
Aoqe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tortelino is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yamas Tortelino 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!

Nice sprawl there from Tortelino as Aoqe shoots in.
Tortelino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aoqe counters with a one-two to the body.

Aoqe has closed the distance and engaged Tortelino in a clinch.
Tortelino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortelino.
Tortelino throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoqe.
Tortelino misses with a punch on the inside.

Aoqe successfully pulls guard.
Tortelino tries to stand but Aoqe is controlling from the bottom.
Aoqe is trying to control the position but Tortelino postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tortelino stands up from Aoqe's guard - Tortelino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tortelino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aoqe closes the distance and pushes Tortelino back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortelino misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoqe is trying to push Tortelino away but Tortelino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tortelino swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoqe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tortelino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoqe prevents a body shot from Tortelino.
Aoqe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tortelino after a bit of a struggle.
Aoqe trying to control the position but instead, Tortelino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoqe into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoqe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoqe.
Aoqe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tortelino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Aoqe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoqe is trying to push Tortelino away but Tortelino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortelino.
Tortelino misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoqe.
Aoqe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tortelino can't find room to land a body shot as Aoqe controls the action.
Aoqe looking for a takedown.
Yamas Tortelino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoqe blocking some punches.
Tortelino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortelino working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoqe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino misses with the head strike.
Tortelino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
Aoqe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Aoqe jumps guard.
Aoqe 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.

Aoqe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tortelino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tortelino struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoqe controls his hands.
Aoqe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoqe prevents a body shot from Tortelino.
Aoqe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
Tortelino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortelino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoqe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tortelino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tortelino tries a head kick but it misses.

Aoqe has closed the distance and engaged Tortelino in a clinch.
Tortelino throws a head punch that misses.
Tortelino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortelino pushes Aoqe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortelino.
Tortelino misses with a body punch.
Aoqe working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoqe blocking some punches.
Tortelino has a couple of punches blocked by Aoqe.
Aoqe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jax Aoqe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoqe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamas Tortelino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tortelino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamas Tortelino!