PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Serebryakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Leak
vs
Serebryakov

188 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Serebryakov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Leak misses.
Alexander Serebryakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serebryakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leak.
Leak lands a body shot.
Leak misses with a hook. Serebryakov ducked under it nicely.
Leak cracks a nice hook into Serebryakov's ribs.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown
and Leak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serebryakov with a poor takedown
and Leak counters with a head kick.
Leak leaves Serebryakov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly Leak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Serebryakov.
Serebryakov has his takedown stuffed
and Leak counters with a big head kick but Serebryakov shrugs it off.
Serebryakov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serebryakov checks a leg kick.
Leak motions for Serebryakov to come forward. Leak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serebryakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serebryakov shoots and misses
and Leak counters with a straight right hand.
Leak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly Leak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leak lands with a shot to the body.
Serebryakov with a poor takedown
and Leak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Leak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serebryakov.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown
and Leak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leak misses with the combination.
Leak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serebryakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leak.
Serebryakov walks into a jab.
Serebryakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leak swivels and escapes.
Leak throws a right and a left that Serebryakov avoids nicely.
Serebryakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serebryakov shoots and misses
letting Leak counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serebryakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serebryakov defending well as Leak loads up on a big left hand.
Serebryakov has his takedown stuffed
and Leak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serebryakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serebryakov thinking.
Serebryakov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Leak is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Serebryakov.
Leak scores with a hook to the body. Serebryakov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Serebryakov.
Leak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Serebryakov.
Serebryakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leak counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leak looks to land a right hand but Serebryakov moved out of range.
Serebryakov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serebryakov tries for a takedown but Leak circles away easily
and Leak counters with a stiff right hand.
Leak scores with the left hand. Serebryakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Serebryakov with a poor takedown
and Leak counters with a straight right hand.
Serebryakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Serebryakov looks winded!
Leak throws a leg kick but Serebryakov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serebryakov ducks under a wild hook from Leak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leak just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Serebryakov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leak is trying to defend but Serebryakov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Serebryakov is working for a submission of some sort.
Leak wants to improve his position but Serebryakov is controlling well.

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

Serebryakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Serebryakov working over Leak with some ground and pound. Leak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leak keeping full guard, as Serebryakov tries to pass.
Leak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serebryakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leak is retaining full guard.
Leak wants to get back to his feet but Serebryakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serebryakov won't allow Leak to sweep him here.
Leak trying to control the position.
Leak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serebryakov's guard.
Leak wanted to stand there but Serebryakov had control of the position.
Serebryakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serebryakov has a closed guard, preventing Leak from standing up.
Leak preventing the sweep.
Leak wants to control from the top but Serebryakov keeps moving.
Leak is looking to pass into half guard but Serebryakov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serebryakov is in guard.
Leak wants to stand and escape but Serebryakov is having none of it.
Serebryakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leak is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leak wants to get back to his feet but Serebryakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Serebryakov trying to control but Leak is working from the bottom.
Leak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Serebryakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Leak wants to control the pace but Serebryakov is squirming around nicely.
Serebryakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serebryakov defending well though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Serebryakov wants to get back to full guard.
Serebryakov has his hands clasped together around Leak's back. He's all about the action.
Leak wants to pass to mount but Serebryakov is defending the position.
Leak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serebryakov's head.

Leak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serebryakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leak.
Serebryakov is positioning himself well to prevent Leak advancing to mount.
Leak has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Serebryakov works to full guard.
Leak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Serebryakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serebryakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Serebryakov, not yet.
Leak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serebryakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leak looking to pass the guard.
Leak won't allow Serebryakov to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serebryakov is trying to control the position but Leak postures up.
Serebryakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Serebryakov, not yet.
Serebryakov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Leak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Serebryakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leak scores with a shot to the body.
Serebryakov fails with the takedown
and Leak counters with a straight right hand.
Leak misses with a straight left.
Leak moves out of range of the strikes.
Leak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Serebryakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leak throws out the jab.
Leak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Serebryakov shoots and misses
and Leak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kelly Leak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Serebryakov.
Serebryakov fails with the takedown
and Serebryakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serebryakov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serebryakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Leak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serebryakov slips a jab and a cross from Leak.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown
and Leak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leak scores with a leg kick.
Serebryakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serebryakov has his takedown stuffed
and Leak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serebryakov thinking.
Leak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Leak counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Serebryakov.
Leak jabs at Serebryakov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serebryakov with a poor takedown
and Leak counters with a left and a right that stings Serebryakov.
Leak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serebryakov tries for a takedown but Leak circles away easily
and Leak counters with a nice uppercut.
Serebryakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Leak finds it's way through Serebryakov's defenses.
Leak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serebryakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Leak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leak just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak connects with a looping right hand.
Serebryakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leak counters with a solid body kick.
Leak throws a jab when Serebryakov was well out of range.
Serebryakov takes one to the chin there.
Leak tests Serebryakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serebryakov tries for a takedown but Leak circles away easily
and Leak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Leak does no damage.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Leak counter with a right hand.
Leak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leak cracks Serebryakov with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leak. Serebryakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Leak misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak is looking to chop away at Serebryakov's legs.
A head kick from Leak lands but Serebryakov takes it in his stride.
Serebryakov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kelly Leak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Serebryakov misses with a takedown
and Leak counters with a solid body kick.
Serebryakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Leak does no damage.
Serebryakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leak is fending him off so far but Serebryakov persists. Nope, Leak circles away and we're back to standing.
Leak lands with a kick to the temple. Serebryakov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leak takes a swing at Serebryakov's ribcage but misses.
Kelly Leak is winning the standup battle so far.
Serebryakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Serebryakov's calf.
Serebryakov tries to move into range but Leak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serebryakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leak takes a swing at Serebryakov's ribcage but misses.
Leak misses with a hook.
Serebryakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leak clobbers Serebryakov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Serebryakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Leak's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Serebryakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leak controls Serebryakov momentarily but Serebryakov frees himself.
Serebryakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serebryakov pushes down on Leak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Serebryakov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leak!
Serebryakov prevents Leak from getting the reversal.
Serebryakov looking to control but Leak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly Leak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leak sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leak trying to control the position.
Serebryakov prevents Leak from getting back to his feet.
Serebryakov pushes down on Leak's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Serebryakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Leak could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Serebryakov has cracked it and Leak is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Serebryakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Serebryakov!