PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Luther Leonardoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Leonard
vs
Luther Leonardoson

168 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 London, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Luther Leonardoson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardoson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Leonard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leonard trying to control from half guard but Leonardoson is working away.
Leonard prevents Leonardoson from improving his position.
Leonardoson wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Leonardoson actively working from the bottom here.
Leonardoson controlling the position well.
Leonard wants to control but Leonardoson is keeping him busy.
Leonardoson is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonard from advancing position.
Leonard prevents Leonardoson from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leonard lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardoson misses with a double jab.
Leonardoson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonard scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardoson misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardoson has his takedown stuffed
and Leonard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leroy Luther Leonardoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardoson looks gassed!
Leonardoson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonard to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonardoson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuriel Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Luther Leonardoson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.

Leonard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Leonardoson is looking for a sweep.
Leonardoson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonardoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonardoson taking a bit of punishment here - Leonard scoring with strikes.
Leonard lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardoson is trying to control Leonard's posture but Leonard avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leonard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonard controlling the position.
Leonard trying to control the action but Leonardoson is working from the bottom.

Leonard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leonardoson to his feet.
Leonard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leonardoson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leonard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonardoson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.
Leonard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardoson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Leonard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leonardoson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardoson tries to strike from the bottom.
Leonard postures up and lands a big shot to Leonardoson's brow.
Leonard working some strikes from top position.
Leonard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonard 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.
Leonardoson wants to get back to his feet but Leonard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leonard working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardoson keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leonard jabs at Leonardoson's body.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonardoson.
Leonard cracks Leonardoson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonard cracks Leonardoson with a good jab.
Leonardoson misses with a takedown

and Leonard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leonardoson's guard.

Leonardoson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonardoson keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonardoson trying to control the position.

Leonardoson is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
Leonardoson is breathing heavily.
Leonard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leonard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Leonardoson working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonardoson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two 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.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leonard misses with a wild combination.
Leonardoson shoots and misses

so Leonard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leonard postures up in Leonardoson's guard and throws a big left but Leonardoson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Leonardoson keeps moving.
Leonard passes Leonardoson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leonard connects with a nice short shot to Leonardoson's temple.
Leonardoson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard controlling the action here.
Leonard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leonardoson trying to control from the bottom.
Leonard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonardoson trying to control but Leonard postures up.
Leonard thows a huge punch but Leonardoson dodges it nicely.
Leonardoson is trying to control but can't.
Leonard throwing shots but Leonardoson is blocking nicely.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonard connects with a single shot there.
Leonardoson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Leonard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leonardoson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leonard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonardoson on the side of the head.
Leonardoson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonardoson misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuriel Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Luther Leonardoson.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonardoson misses with a takedown
and Leonard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardoson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuriel Leonard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leonardoson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonardoson doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonard lunges at Leonardoson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonardoson's hand.
Leonardoson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonard counters with a left to the body.
Leonard connects with a looping right hand.
Leroy Luther Leonardoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leonardoson.
Leonard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leonardoson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leonard controlling the position well.
Leonard trying to control but Leonardoson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonardoson wants to get back to his feet.
Leonard is looking to control Leonardoson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonard avoid being mounted?
Leonardoson blocks the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonardoson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leonardoson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonardoson's head.
Leonardoson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leonardoson shoots and misses
and Leonard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonard sizes up Leonardoson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leonard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonard digs a good body shot into Leonardoson's ribs.
Leonard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nuriel Leonard is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardoson thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonard lands with a nice body punch.
Leonard lands a nice hook to Leonardoson's body. Leonardoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonardoson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonard counters with a nice body shot.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuriel Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Luther Leonardoson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonardoson can do to turn this around?
Leonard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonardoson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leonardoson throws a combination that misses
and Leonard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leonardoson throws a combination that misses
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonardoson misses with a takedown
and Leonard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leonard.
Leonard landing strikes.
Leonardoson prevents Leonard from moving into mount.
Leonard taking a breather here.
Leonard'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.
Leonardoson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonard 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!