PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porn Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Podogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Podogo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Porn Star's chin.

Star
vs
Podogo

190 cm
30
181 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

171 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Porn Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Podogo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podogo moves out of range as Star strikes.
Podogo misses with a low kick as Star jumps back.
Podogo throws a jab but it's blocked by Star.
Podogo cracks a nice hook into Star's ribs.
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star misses with the body kick
and Podogo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Star thinking.
Podogo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Star closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Star is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Podogo!
Star punching from mount but Podogo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Podogo tries to lock up and control but Star gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Podogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Podogo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podogo wants to control but Star is having none of it.
Podogo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Star.
Star looking to control but Podogo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo tries to hold on but Star postures up.
A nice elbow there by Star.
Star has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Star with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
A nice elbow there by Star.
Star will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Star looking to finish with strikes here!
Podogo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Podogo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Star tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Star wants to control the pace but Podogo is squirming around nicely.
Podogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star looking to control but Podogo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Podogo blocking the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podogo is bucking up trying to escape but Star cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Star controlling his opponent.
Podogo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Star wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Podogo tries to hold on but Star pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Star fails to advance to Podogo's back.
Podogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Star tries to control but Podogo wriggling away.
Star wants to control but instead Podogo manages to regain half guard.

Star is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podogo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Star.
Podogo wants to control but Star is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is keen to just control but Podogo is a slippery customer.

Star is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podogo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Star tries to pass the half guard into mount. Podogo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Podogo is concentrating on defense, preventing Star from advancing position.
Podogo is looking to improve his position.
Podogo is pressing down on Star's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Podogo is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porn Star dominated that round.
That's time! Star's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Podogo jabs at Star's body.
Star throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Star misses.
Podogo throws a shot from downtown. Star moves away and avoids it.
Star dives in and grabs Podogo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Podogo pushes down on Star's head and hops out.
Podogo just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Star is defended easily by Podogo.
Star throws a nice looking combination but Podogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Podogo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Podogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podogo slips under a jab from Star.
Podogo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star under the eye.

Podogo dives in and scores a takedown into Star's guard.
Porn Star overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Star looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo stays in close to Star's body and controls the position.
Podogo pushing down on Star's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Star tries to get to full guard but Podogo has control of the leg.
Star is working hard here to advance position.
Podogo working Star over with strikes.
Star wants to sweep but Podogo has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo cracks Star with a big elbow.
Star manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Podogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Star works his way into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podogo tries to bench press Star off him but Star keeps the position.
Star trying to control the action but Podogo is working from the bottom.
Podogo tries to buck Star off but Star is having none of it.

Star is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podogo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Podogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Star's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Podogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Podogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Star pulls his head out easily.
Star thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Podogo is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Podogo avoid being mounted?
Star wants to take a breather but Podogo is having none of it.
Star is looking to advance position but Podogo won't allow it.

Star is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Podogo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo is trying to maintain the position but Star is very close to passing his half guard.

Podogo looking for subs from the bottom but Star mounts him!
BOOM! Star connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Star sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Podogo can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podogo wants to control but Star is having none of it.
Star trying to control but Podogo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leandro Podogo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Podogo shoots in and gets a takedown into Star's guard.
Podogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podogo manages to get himself to full guard.
Podogo lands an upkick as Star stands over him.
Star wants to pass the guard but Podogo is keeping the position.
Star pushes down on Podogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Star is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo wants to improve his position but Star is controlling well.
Star content to control rather than advance.
Star is thwarting Podogo's attempts to control the position.

Podogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Star wants to free his trapped foot but Podogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Podogo avoid being mounted?
Podogo is staying active underneath Star, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Podogo is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Podogo avoid being mounted?

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Podogo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Star lands with a nice body punch.
Star throws a hook to the side of Podogo's head but Podogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podogo manages to avoid it.
Star misses with a wild body shot.
Star lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Star with that takedown attempt.
Star paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Podogo.
Podogo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Star rather than just go for the knockout.
Podogo misses with a body shot.
Podogo fails with a takedown attempt.
Podogo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Star.
Podogo moves out of range as Star throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Podogo. No joy for Star on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porn Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star looks to throw the jab but Podogo is out of range.

Podogo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Star quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Star.
Podogo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podogo trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Podogo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Star gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star won't allow Podogo to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leandro Podogo.
I think Podogo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Podogo!
After the fight, Leandro Podogo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.