PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mata Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Longfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Longfellow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropping Plates kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Longfellow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mata Leon's chin.

Leon
vs
Longfellow

180 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

180 cm
20
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mata Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Longfellow!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon throws a head kick that misses.
Longfellow throws a head kick that misses.
Longfellow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longfellow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leon counters with a nice uppercut.
Longfellow misses with a takedown attempt
and Leon counters with a left to the body.
Leon is looking to land body kicks.
Longfellow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mata Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Longfellow.

Longfellow gets tackled into the cage by Leon. Leon maintains the clinch.
Longfellow fails to pull guard.
Leon dodges an elbow strike from Longfellow.
Longfellow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leon lands a jab.
Longfellow has his takedown stuffed

so Leon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longfellow looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon throwing strikes but missing.

Leon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longfellow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon is looking to work some ground and pound but Longfellow has wrist control.
Leon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leon postures up in Longfellow's guard and throws a big left but Longfellow blocks it.

Longfellow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leon defends it easily.
Leon throwing strikes from guard but Longfellow blocks nicely.
Leon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leon working some strikes from top position.
Leon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Longfellow's guard.
Longfellow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leon working the head and body with strikes.
Leon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longfellow defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longfellow's head.
Longfellow taking some punishment here, with Leon in his half guard.
Longfellow manages to get to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longfellow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leon has managed to get both his arms back between Longfellow's legs - danger averted.
Leon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longfellow has momentary wrist control but Leon slips an elbow through the middle.
Leon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Longfellow looking for a guillotine here but Leon defends easily.
Leon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leon is looking to work some ground and pound but Longfellow has wrist control.
Leon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longfellow's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Longfellow is looking for a triangle but Leon pushes his legs off easily.
Longfellow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longfellow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leon postures up and lands a big shot to Longfellow's brow.
Leon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Longfellow tries to strike from the bottom.

Leon drops back looking for a leg! Longfellow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longfellow manages to kick Leon off! Leon jumps back into Longfellow's guard.

Longfellow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leon pushing down on Longfellow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Longfellow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Longfellow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leon pulls his head out easily.

Longfellow actively working from the bottom here.
Leon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Longfellow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Longfellow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Leon connects with a nice short shot to Longfellow's temple.
Leon is nestled in close to Longfellow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longfellow is looking to control Leon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longfellow avoid being mounted?
Leon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longfellow on the ground.
Longfellow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Longfellow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leon pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Leon.
Leon working over Longfellow with some ground and pound. Longfellow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Longfellow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leon.

Leon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Longfellow was covering up waiting for the punch and Leon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Longfellow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leon defends well.
Leon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Longfellow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leon cracks Longfellow with a solid left hand.
Leon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longfellow's head.
Leon works over Longfellow with some ground and pound from guard.

Longfellow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longfellow is breathing heavily.
Leon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longfellow has his foot on Leon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leon works his way back into a safe position though.
Leon lands a couple of digs.

Longfellow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leon defends it easily.

Longfellow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leon is in close to Longfellow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Longfellow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leon's guard.
Leon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leon is looking to stand up but Longfellow isn't so interested in that idea.

Leon pushes Longfellow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leon cracks Longfellow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longfellow wants to clinch

and Leon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Leon won't allow it.
Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leon scores with a shot to the side of Longfellow's head.
Longfellow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leon pushes Longfellow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longfellow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mata Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Longfellow.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Leon won't allow it.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Leon won't allow it.
Leon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

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

Longfellow gets tackled into the cage by Leon. Leon maintains the clinch.
Longfellow looking to stall.
Leon scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Leon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leon scores with a shot to the side of Longfellow's head.
Longfellow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leon stops a takedown attempt from Longfellow.
Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longfellow fails to pull guard.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Longfellow drops back down to his feet.
Leon stops a takedown attempt from Longfellow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leon.

Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longfellow with a poor takedown

and Leon counters by clinching up.
Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Longfellow up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Leon won't allow it.

Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Leon moves into the clinch.
Longfellow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longfellow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Leon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longfellow taking a breather.

Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Longfellow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Leon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longfellow to the mat! Longfellow manages to get full guard.

Leon drops back looking for a leg! Longfellow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longfellow manages to kick Leon off! Leon jumps back into Longfellow's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mata Leon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Longfellow wants to clinch

and Leon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leon slips a nice elbow through Longfellow's hands, connecting with Longfellow's forehead.
Leon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leon is thwarting Longfellow's attempts to control the position.
Longfellow taking some punishment here, with Leon in his half guard.
Longfellow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leon's back!
Leon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Leon rolls, trying to escape but Longfellow keeps control of the position.
Longfellow lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Longfellow.
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Mata Leon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longfellow throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longfellow lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Leon avoids the strikes from Longfellow.
Longfellow somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Longfellow lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Longfellow somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Leon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Longfellow is trying to stick to Leon's back but Leon is turning into Longfellow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Longfellow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leon.
Longfellow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leon manages to get himself to full guard.
Leon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leon tries to get out of the position.
Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longfellow is one step ahead there.

Leon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Longfellow is trying to drag Leon to the mat but Leon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mata Leon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow wants a takedown.
Longfellow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mata Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Longfellow.
Leon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longfellow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longfellow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leon lands a right hook to the body.
Leon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leon scores with the left hand. Longfellow knows he should have avoided that one.

Leon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longfellow tries to get to full guard but Leon has control of the leg.
Well, if Leon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leon passes to side control.
Longfellow seems a little lost for a moment, as Leon dominates the positioning.
Leon'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mata Leon just wasn't active enough.
Longfellow shoots and misses
and Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longfellow misses with a takedown

and Leon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Longfellow's guard now.
Leon controls from within his opponent's guard.

Longfellow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leon controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata Leon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leon 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mata Leon!