PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Luis Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mcnutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Luis Leonardo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whose Line - Songs of Retirement. Mcnutty has chosen Steve Earle: Way down in the hole as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luis Leonardo
vs
Mcnutty

186 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Luis Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Mcnutty!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis Leonardo fails with the takedown.
Luis Leonardo shoots in for a takedown but Mcnutty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Luis Leonardo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Mcnutty is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luis Leonardo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Luis Leonardo wants to take a breather but Mcnutty manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Luis Leonardo.
Mcnutty wants to get back to his feet but Luis Leonardo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luis Leonardo stopping the sweep attempt from Mcnutty.
Luis Leonardo wants to pass the guard but Mcnutty is keeping the position.
Luis Leonardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcnutty on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty pulls Luis Leonardo in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Luis Leonardo just wasn't active enough.
Mcnutty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcnutty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luis Leonardo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Luis Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnutty tries to clinch up.
Mcnutty wants to clinch up but Luis Leonardo keeps it at a distance.
Mcnutty throws a right and a left that Luis Leonardo avoids nicely.

Luis Leonardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mcnutty wants to control but Luis Leonardo is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis Leonardo trying to control but Mcnutty is having none of it.
Mcnutty is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcnutty is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mcnutty wants to hold on but Luis Leonardo pushes him away.
Mcnutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcnutty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty wants to get back to his feet.
Luis Leonardo controlling his opponent.
Mcnutty really wants to buck Luis Leonardo off and get back to his feet.

That's eight 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.
Mcnutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcnutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luis Leonardo prevents Mcnutty from getting the reversal.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Luis Leonardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcnutty tries to lock up and control but Luis Leonardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Luis Leonardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Luis Leonardo.
Luis Leonardo shoots in for a double leg but Mcnutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luis Leonardo shoots in and drives through. Mcnutty sprawls well.
Luis Leonardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcnutty is fending him off so far but Luis Leonardo persists. Nope, Mcnutty circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Luis Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Luis Leonardo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcnutty which made him look bad.
Mcnutty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Mcnutty moves into the clinch.
Luis Leonardo has Mcnutty pressed against the cage, preventing Mcnutty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luis Leonardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luis Leonardo tries for a takedown but Mcnutty manages to get underhooks.
Luis Leonardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcnutty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luis Leonardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcnutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcnutty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luis Leonardo.
Luis Leonardo wants a takedown.

Mcnutty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mcnutty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnutty uses his free foot to push down on Luis Leonardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luis Leonardo.
Mcnutty raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcnutty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcnutty is looking to work his way around to Luis Leonardo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty content just to control the position here.
Mcnutty lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mcnutty looking to control but Luis Leonardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Mcnutty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luis Leonardo is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcnutty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luis Leonardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luis Leonardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcnutty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcnutty pulls Luis Leonardo in close to his closed guard and prevents Luis Leonardo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Luis Leonardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luis Leonardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcnutty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luis Leonardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luis Leonardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcnutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Luis Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis Leonardo looking to control.
Luis Leonardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcnutty!
Mcnutty looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty working to try and regain half guard.
Luis Leonardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcnutty is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight 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.
Mcnutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcnutty wants to control but Luis Leonardo is having none of it.
Mcnutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Luis Leonardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Luis Leonardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcnutty is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Mcnutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Danny Mcnutty!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Danny Mcnutty!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Danny Mcnutty!

Danny Mcnutty wins by unanimous decision!