PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Leonhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harrington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put u on the game. Leonhard has chosen pussy as his entrance music. Willy Harrington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Leonhard's chin.

Harrington
vs
Leonhard

187 cm
19
223 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Leonhard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrington looks to land a body kick but Leonhard moved away.

Leonhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonhard is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonhard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harrington tries to kick Leonhard off but Leonhard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonhard slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonhard trying to pass the guard but Harrington defending well.
Harrington controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington wants to control but Leonhard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Leonhard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrington is just riding it out for now. Leonhard eventually gives up the hold.
Harrington trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leonhard misses with a takedown

and Harrington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrington wants to pass the guard but Leonhard is keeping the position.
Harrington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leonhard is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard pulls Harrington in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonhard is trying to keep Harrington in close.
Harrington wants to stand but Leonhard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leonhard is adopting a defensive guard.
Leonhard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonhard has his takedown stuffed

and Harrington counters by moving into the clinch.
Leonhard looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Willy Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Leonhard.
Harrington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonhard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrington leaning against his opponent.
Harrington wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonhard won't allow it.
Harrington is trying to break free.

Leonhard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leonhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonhard, not yet.
Leonhard is trying to keep Harrington in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrington pushing down on Leonhard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.
Leonhard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harrington's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Harrington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leonhard controlling the position well here. Harrington rolled but Leonhard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willy Harrington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonhard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonhard looking for a takedown.
Harrington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrington is trying to break the clinch but Leonhard has him pressed against the cage.
Harrington slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harrington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Harrington working for a triangle but Leonhard defends it easily.
Leonhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Leonhard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Leonhard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leonhard tries to clinch up but Harrington circles away and keeps his distance.

Leonhard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonhard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leonhard advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.

Leonhard is looking for a kimura here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Leonhard has eaten all the pies!
Leonhard tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
Leonhard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leonhard controlling from mount.
Harrington is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Leonhard keeps control of the position easily here as Harrington tries to buck him off.
Leonhard gets his hands free as Harrington looks to control.
Harrington is trying to break free.
Leonhard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leonhard is trying to stick to Harrington's back but Harrington is turning into Leonhard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leonhard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harrington.
Leonhard trying to control the position.
Leonhard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leonhard takes Harrington's back.
Harrington tries to escape but Leonhard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Leonhard.
Leonhard tries to keep control of the position but Harrington is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Leonhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harrington fails to land with a series of punches.

Harrington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leonhard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leonhard pulls Harrington in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonhard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrington!
Leonhard controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonhard is trying to take his opponent's back.
Christian Leonhard has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington gets back to half guard.

Leonhard stands up from half guard.
Harrington wants to clinch but Leonhard slips to the side

and Leonhard counters by clinching up.
Harrington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Leonhard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harrington regains guard immediately.
Leonhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrington is trying to keep Leonhard in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leonhard wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Leonhard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrington wants to stand and escape but Leonhard is having none of it.
Harrington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Leonhard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harrington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Leonhard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harrington's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leonhard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leonhard wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonhard is one step ahead there.
Leonhard controlling from the top position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Harrington feints and as Leonhard raises his hands in defense, Harrington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonhard is trying to keep Harrington in close.
Leonhard wants to control but Harrington passes easily into half guard.
Harrington wants to control but Leonhard is keeping him busy.
Harrington wants to free his trapped foot but Leonhard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leonhard lands with a few short shots to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Leonhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonhard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Leonhard!