PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Halleljuah Chorus. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samuelsen's choice of entrance music: Schwab - DJs in a Row. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leopoldo
vs
Ronny Samuelsen

188 cm
26
277 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

196 cm
29
273 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo thows a leg kick but Samuelsen checks it
and Samuelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuelsen blocks the body kick.
Leopoldo throws a wild body kick that Samuelsen sees coming a mile off.
Samuelsen scores with a body shot.
Samuelsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Samuelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes one to the side of the head.
Samuelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopoldo counters with a low kick, right behind Samuelsen 's knee.
Leopoldo takes a swing at Samuelsen's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Leopoldo misses

and Samuelsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leopoldo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo trying to keep a closed guard but Samuelsen is proving a slippery customer.
Samuelsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuelsen tries to stand but Leopoldo is controlling from the bottom.
Leopoldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leopoldo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rex Ronny Samuelsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuelsen moves out of range of the body kick.

Samuelsen shoots in and bounces Leopoldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samuelsen being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samuelsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Leopoldo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samuelsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samuelsen is trying to control. Leopoldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samuelsen is taking a breather. Leopoldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leopoldo wants to control the action here but instead Samuelsen manages to pass to full mount!
Samuelsen trying to control but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Samuelsen controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to hold on but Samuelsen pushes him away.
Leopoldo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leopoldo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leopoldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Samuelsen has wrist control.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Samuelsen wants to stand and escape but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Leopoldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopoldo lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leopoldo with a nice head shot there.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Samuelsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Samuelsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuelsen, not yet.
Leopoldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuelsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leopoldo controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo won't allow Samuelsen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Samuelsen misses with a hook
and Leopoldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leopoldo throws a head kick but Samuelsen moves out of range.
Samuelsen misses with a body shot.
Leopoldo throws a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Leopoldo lands.
Horrible takedown by Leopoldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Samuelsen which made him look bad.
Samuelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot
and Samuelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuelsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leopoldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leopoldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leopoldo throws a head kick that misses
and Samuelsen counters with a left and a right that stings Leopoldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuelsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leopoldo checks it well.
Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses

and Samuelsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leopoldo won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leopoldo keeps working.
Samuelsen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Samuelsen stands up.
That kick from Samuelsen tenderised Leopoldo's leg. Leopoldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leopoldo misses with a hook
and Samuelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Samuelsen counters with a left to the body.
Samuelsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo throws a solid leg kick but Samuelsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leopoldo.
Samuelsen throws a poor cross that misses

and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leopoldo tries to pass to full mount but Samuelsen defends it.
Samuelsen is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leopoldo tries to pass to full mount but Samuelsen defends it.
Leopoldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samuelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Samuelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo prevents Samuelsen from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen trying to control from the bottom.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Samuelsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Samuelsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuelsen is keeping the position for now.

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.
Samuelsen seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rex Ronny Samuelsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leopoldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samuelsen.
A shot to the liver by Leopoldo. Beautiful body shot.
Samuelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leopoldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samuelsen misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Samuelsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samuelsen moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Ronny Samuelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Leopoldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Leopoldo has his takedown stuffed
and Samuelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leopoldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuelsen.
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuelsen throws a looping overhand right but Leopoldo ducks down to avoid it.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuelsen misses with a low kick as Leopoldo jumps back.
Samuelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Leopoldo lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leopoldo misses with the body kick
and Samuelsen counters with a nice body shot.
Leopoldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen looks to throw the jab but Leopoldo is out of range.
Leopoldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samuelsen throws a lazy right hand but Leopoldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuelsen misses with a low kick.
Samuelsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Leopoldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samuelsen is trying to defend but Leopoldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Samuelsen wants to get back to full guard.
Leopoldo wants to free his trapped foot but Samuelsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Samuelsen is working away.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.
Leopoldo is looking to advance position but Samuelsen won't allow it.
Atilla Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelsen manages to get to full guard.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Samuelsen keeps moving.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Samuelsen is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Atilla Leopoldo just wasn't active enough.
Leopoldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samuelsen. Samuelsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Leopoldo misses with a body punch
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leopoldo is looking to wear down Samuelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samuelsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Leopoldo does it's job there.
Samuelsen checks a low kick from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws a right hand that misses
and Samuelsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Samuelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leopoldo at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leopoldo misses the body punch
and Samuelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Samuelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo misses with a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Samuelsen.
Leopoldo misses with a body kick.
Leopoldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leopoldo tries to clinch up.
Samuelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Samuelsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leopoldo.
Samuelsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leopoldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leopoldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leopoldo throws a lazy body kick
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Samuelsen as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samuelsen.
Samuelsen scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samuelsen 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ronny Samuelsen!