PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsung Wayard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leary comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Wayard has chosen Savior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patrick Leary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leary
vs
Wayard

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsung Wayard!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Leary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leary ducks under a wild hook from Wayard.
Wayard misses with an uppercut.
Leary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayard is fending him off so far but Leary persists. Nope, Wayard circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leary is defended easily by Wayard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary wants to slow Wayard down by chopping away at his legs.
Leary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Patrick Leary has been cut.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leary.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leary is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Wayard.
Leary blocks a head kick by Wayard.
A bone on bone clash there as Leary blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wayard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayard throws a head kick but Leary moves out of range.

Leary closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Wayard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leary is trying to break the clinch but Wayard is controlling him.
Leary stalling.
Leary fails to pull guard.
Wayard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Wayard tries to circle away but Leary has him pinned against the cage.

Leary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leary striking off his back but it's not causing Wayard any problems.
Wayard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leary's guard.
Leary doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wayard wants to stand but Leary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wayard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Leary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayard is aware though and is defending well.
Leary managing to control the position.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard tries to stand but Leary is controlling from the bottom.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leary's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wayard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leary seems keen to control Wayard's posture.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Wayard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayard has managed to get both his arms back between Leary's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayard.
Leary will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leary is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wayard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leary wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wayard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayard preventing the sweep.
Wayard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leary is proving hard to escape from.
Wayard throwing strikes from guard but Leary blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsung Wayard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Leary's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wayard throws a hook but Leary avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Wayard.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayard tries to break the clinch but Leary is controlling the position.
Leary working hard to break the clinch.
Leary leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wayard can't break the clinch.
Wayard tries to circle away but Leary has him pinned against the cage.
Leary goes for a takedown attempt but Wayard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsung Wayard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leary.

Leary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayard is trying to stand up here but Leary is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayard looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leary stalks Wayard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wayard's face. Wayard staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two 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.
Leary fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayard avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayard misses with a looping right.
A jab from Wayard misses.
Leary shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Leary chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayard can pounce on him.
Wayard swats away the attempt to clinch by Leary.
Wayard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Leary slips under a jab from Wayard.
Wayard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayard throws a looping overhand right but Leary ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Leary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayard throws out the jab.

Leary clinches.
Leary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayard has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard tries to break the clinch but Leary is controlling the position.
Leary jumps guard but Wayard stands there with Leary around his waist. Leary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wayard breaks the clinch.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
A jab from Wayard misses.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leary asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leary tries to score with some ground and pound. Wayard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wayard is trying to buck Leary off.
Leary taking a breather here.
Leary tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wayard's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leary is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Leary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Leary's cut.
That's time! Leary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard leaves Leary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Leary fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayard working hard to break the clinch.
Wayard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wayard wants to get back to striking at distance but Leary won't allow it.
Wayard is trying to break the clinch but Leary is controlling him.
Leary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Wayard as Leary shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leary defending well as Wayard loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary checks the leg kick.
Leary avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard throws a front kick aimed at Leary's knee but Leary avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Leary.
Leary tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary digs a good hook to Wayard's body.
Wayard throws a head kick but Leary moves out of range.
Wayard throws a solid leg kick but Leary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayard.

Leary drives through and clinches with Wayard against the cage.
Leary is trying to drag Wayard to the mat but Wayard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wayard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Wayard throws a jab but it's blocked by Leary.
Leary shoots in for a double leg but Wayard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.

Leary clinches with his opponent.

Wayard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leary clinches up with Wayard and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wayard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leary tries to break free but Wayard pushes him back against the cage.
Wayard is trying to break free.
Wayard is trying to break the clinch but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Wayard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayard prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Leary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayard is trying to break free.
Wayard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Leary pulls guard successfully.
Leary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayard.
Leary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leary tries to get out of the position.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayard preventing the sweep.
Wayard pushing down on Leary's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leary defending well though.
Leary wants to get back to his feet.
Wayard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leary defending well though.
Wayard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wayard stands up and beckons Leary to join him on the feet.
Wayard scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Wayard throws a hook but Leary blocks it.
Leary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayard sprawls well. Wayard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leary gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leary misses with a head kick.
Leary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayard.
Wayard throws a lazy right hand but Leary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leary blocks a head kick by Wayard.
Leary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayard circles away.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayard.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.

Leary takes the fight into the clinch.

Leary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayard on the ground.

Leary pushes Wayard off and gets back to his feet.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Leary fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Leary.
I think Leary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Leary!