PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zurgadai Jebe (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.

Jebe
vs
Jafar Bin Al Aziz

163 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zurgadai Jebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebe cracks Bin Al Aziz with an open hand slap.
Bin Al Aziz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bin Al Aziz cracks Jebe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bin Al Aziz moves forwards but Jebe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jebe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jebe jabs at Bin Al Aziz 's body.
Jebe shoots in for a takedown but Bin Al Aziz shows good takedown defense.
Bin Al Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jebe.
Jebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jebe.
Jebe slips under a jab.
Jebe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Al Aziz throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Jebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Al Aziz throws a good cross that connects.
Bin Al Aziz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Al Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin Al Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jebe to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bin Al Aziz misses the target.
Jebe ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz takes a swing at Jebe's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebe scores with a hook to the body. Bin Al Aziz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jebe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Al Aziz throws out the jab.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a loose jab but Jebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jebe is just out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Jebe's shoulder, as Jebe tries to avoid the shot.
Jebe 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.
Jebe scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Bin Al Aziz misses its intended target.
It looks like Jebe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bin Al Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Jebe's corner calls for a 1-2. Jebe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jebe misses the jab.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a left hand
and Jebe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jebe throws a body punch but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a loose jab but Jebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jebe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bin Al Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jebe.
Bin Al Aziz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Al Aziz misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bin Al Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Jebe.
Jebe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook to the side of Jebe's head but Jebe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bin Al Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jebe. Bin Al Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Al Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Jebe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jebe. Bin Al Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Jebe.
Bin Al Aziz missing with a left hand there. Jebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Al Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jebe moves away.
Bin Al Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jebe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bin Al Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Jebe slips the punch.
Jebe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bin Al Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jebe.
Bin Al Aziz misses the jab.
Bin Al Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jebe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jebe is in close to Bin Al Aziz 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet but Jebe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jebe scoring with some ground and pound.
Jebe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Jebe passes into half guard.
Bin Al Aziz tries to kick Jebe off but Jebe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jebe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
Jebe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jebe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bin Al Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jebe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to escape.
Jebe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jebe is nestled in close to Bin Al Aziz , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bin Al Aziz taking some punishment here, with Jebe in his half guard.
Bin Al Aziz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jebe.
Bin Al Aziz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bin Al Aziz pushes Jebe off looking to stand but Jebe dives back in and keeps control.
Jebe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jebe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz tries to kick Jebe off but Jebe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jebe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jebe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurgadai Jebe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jebe blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bin Al Aziz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bin Al Aziz sizes up Jebe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jebe slips under a jab from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz misses with an uppercut. Jebe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bin Al Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Al Aziz .
Zurgadai Jebe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bin Al Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin Al Aziz lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Jebe misses its target.
Jebe misses with an uppercut.
Bin Al Aziz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bin Al Aziz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bin Al Aziz throws a right hand that misses
and Jebe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jebe shoots in looking for a takedown. Bin Al Aziz tries to sprawl out of it but Jebe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bin Al Aziz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz jabs Jebe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bin Al Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jebe.
Jebe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .
Jebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bin Al Aziz manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body punch
and Jebe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bin Al Aziz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bin Al Aziz defending well as Jebe loads up on a big left hand.
Bin Al Aziz takes a swing at Jebe's ribcage but misses.
Bin Al Aziz throws a poor cross that misses
and Jebe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bin Al Aziz thinking.
Jebe avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz throws the left hand but Jebe avoids the punch easily.
Jebe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jebe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jebe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bin Al Aziz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Jebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Al Aziz throws a poor cross that misses

and Jebe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bin Al Aziz won't be happy with that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jebe scoring with punches and elbows.
Jebe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to get back to his feet here but Jebe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bin Al Aziz 's back.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
Can Bin Al Aziz hold on?! Jebe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bin Al Aziz is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Bin Al Aziz as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jebe!
Can Bin Al Aziz hold on?! Jebe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jebe lands a shot to the head.
Zurgadai Jebe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jebe tries to get the hooks in deep but Bin Al Aziz pushed the leg off.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jebe lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebe lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Jebe scores with strikes from the back.
Bin Al Aziz trying to get back to his feet but Jebe is in full control for now.
Bin Al Aziz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jebe punches Bin Al Aziz on the ear.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jebe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jebe is landing with strikes from the back.
Bin Al Aziz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get back to his feet but Jebe has full control of the position and if anything, Bin Al Aziz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jebe landing with strikes.
Jebe lands a shot to the body.
Jebe is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurgadai Jebe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bin Al Aziz lands with a straight right. Jebe didn't see that one coming.
Bin Al Aziz 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.
Bin Al Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Al Aziz walks into a straight right hand from Jebe.
Jebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a left hand
enabling Jebe to counter with a crisp jab.
Jebe goes for a double leg but Bin Al Aziz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bin Al Aziz continues to drive forward.
Bin Al Aziz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bin Al Aziz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bin Al Aziz misses with an uppercut. Jebe saw that one coming.
Jebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab when Jebe was well out of range.
Jebe ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Jebe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Jebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jebe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Jebe misses with an uppercut. Bin Al Aziz saw that one coming.
Jebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook to the side of Jebe's head but Jebe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Jebe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bin Al Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jebe to score with a decent uppercut.
Jebe misses the shot to the body.
Jebe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .
Jebe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jebe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bin Al Aziz but Bin Al Aziz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jebe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bin Al Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jebe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jebe throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
Bin Al Aziz falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jebe counters with a single leg into guard. Bin Al Aziz didn't expect that.
Jebe 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Al Aziz keeping full guard, as Jebe tries to pass.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jebe pushing down on Bin Al Aziz 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to escape.
Bin Al Aziz wants to stand back up but Jebe manages to pass into side control.
Jebe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jebe looks up at the clock and then as Bin Al Aziz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jebe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jebe working the body and head with strikes.
Jebe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jebe is putting a hurting on Bin Al Aziz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bin Al Aziz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jebe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bin Al Aziz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to get back to his feet here but Jebe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bin Al Aziz 's back.
Jebe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jebe.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jebe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bin Al Aziz trying to get back to his feet but Jebe is in full control for now.
Jebe scores with strikes from the back.
Jebe connects with a big shot to the side of Bin Al Aziz 's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
Jebe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to his feet.
Jebe connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bin Al Aziz to escape the position.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zurgadai Jebe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebe lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jebe controlling the positon.
Jebe punishes Bin Al Aziz with strikes from the back mount.
Jebe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz trying to get back to his feet but Jebe is in full control for now.
Jebe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bin Al Aziz doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zurgadai Jebe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jebe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zurgadai Jebe!