PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Farewell of Slavyanka. Blokada Leningrada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Leningrada
vs
Gracie

175 cm
27
156 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnold Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Leningrada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leningrada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Leningrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Leningrada stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Nice sprawl there from Leningrada as Gracie shoots in.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Gracie.

Leningrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leningrada misses with the head strike.
Leningrada gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie looks gassed!
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Leningrada pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a right hand.
Leningrada scores with a knee to the head.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada lands a knee to the head.
Leningrada landing knees to the head.
Leningrada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
A short left from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
A short left from Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Leningrada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada landing knees to the head.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
Leningrada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Leningrada is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leningrada scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada lands a shot to the body.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leningrada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leningrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Leningrada throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leningrada is trying to get back to full guard.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leningrada sees it coming and defends easily.
Leningrada won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Leningrada moves into full guard.

Leningrada uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Leningrada moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada working Gracie over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a knee to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Blokada Leningrada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Leningrada works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie has Leningrada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leningrada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie looking to stall.
Leningrada lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

Gracie pulls guard.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leningrada puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leningrada escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Leningrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Gracie.
Leningrada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Leningrada.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie dives in and grabs Leningrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leningrada pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Leningrada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blokada Leningrada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Leningrada takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Leningrada.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leningrada pinned against the cage. Leningrada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leningrada pinned against the cage. Leningrada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada swinging wildly here.

Leningrada takes the fight into the clinch.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada landing knees to the head.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leningrada presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leningrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leningrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leningrada presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling him.
Leningrada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leningrada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie tries to circle away but Leningrada has him pinned against the cage.
Leningrada landing knees to the body.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Leningrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Leningrada presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Leningrada avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leningrada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Blokada Leningrada!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Blokada Leningrada!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Blokada Leningrada!

Blokada Leningrada wins by unanimous decision!