PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomas Keto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leach
vs
Keto

200 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
33
198 lbs
36 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cyclone Nutrition Company

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Keto looking to score a takedown here. Leach is defending well but Keto drives through and ends up in Leach's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Keto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leach's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto tries to pass to full mount but Leach defends it.
Leach tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control.
Keto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach trying to control here.
Keto content to control rather than advance.
Leach is refusing to be controlled, as Keto sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Keto.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Leach which made him look bad.
Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leach's waist but Leach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keto off to one side.
Matt Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Keto.
Keto fakes the leg kick and cracks Leach in the body.
Keto avoids a kick to the body.
Leach stuffs the takedown.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keto fails with a takedown attempt.
Leach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leach wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach thuds a left hand into Keto's body.
Leach throws a leg kick but Keto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matt Leach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keto looks winded!
Leach looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
Leach tries to land a front kick but Keto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keto avoids the head kick by Leach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leach. Keto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Leach lands but Keto takes it in his stride.

It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leach digs a good hook to Keto's body.
Leach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Leach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Keto as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leach.
Leach throws a sloppy head kick and Keto moves out of range easily.
Leach scores with a spinning back kick!
Leach throws a leg kick but Keto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leach scores with a push kick.
Leach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keto takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Leach lands but Keto takes it in his stride.
Leach throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Leach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Keto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tuomas Keto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto moves out of range as Leach strikes.
Leach misses with a head kick.
Keto lands with a hook. Leach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keto throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leach.
Leach blocks a jab.
Leach is looking to wear down Keto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Leach is predictable there

and Keto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leach won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Leach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leach's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach regains half guard.
Keto wants to pass to mount but Leach is defending the position.
Keto prevents Leach from improving his position.
Leach gets back to full guard.
Keto trying to move into half guard but instead Leach has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leach postures up.
Keto is pulling down on Leach's head. It's preventing any offense from Leach, at least for the moment.

Keto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leach showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Leach from controlling successfully.
Leach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Leach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leach pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leach. That's going to slow Keto down.
Leach throws a hook but Keto blocks it.
Leach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Keto is breathing heavily.
Leach throws a leg kick

and Keto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leach won't be happy with that.
Leach is trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leach is trying to control Keto's posture but Keto avoids it.

Keto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto wants to stand but Leach is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here as Keto stalls from top position.
Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leach scores with a decent looking hook.
Keto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Leach as Keto shoots in.
Keto moves out of range as Leach throws a body kick.
Leach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leach throws the kick towards the body but Keto avoids it.

Keto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Keto swings around for an armbar but Leach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keto's guard.
Keto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leach passes Keto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Leach trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach trying to control from half guard but Keto is working away.
Leach sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Leach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Keto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leach swings for the body but Keto moves out of range.

Keto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leach quickly recovers to half guard.
Leach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keto's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto turns into Leach and is now in his guard.
Keto being controlled here momentarily.
Keto looking to sit in guard and control but Leach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leach works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leach is trying to control. Keto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leach is thwarting Keto's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach stalling.
Leach wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy.
Keto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leach is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Leach just wasn't active enough.
Keto avoids the head kick by Leach.
Leach tries to land a body kick

and Keto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leach trying to keep a closed guard but Keto is proving a slippery customer.
Keto throws an elbow that misses. Leach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keto's guard. Nice move by Leach!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto being controlled here, momentarily.
Leach wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Leach.
Keto moves out of range of the body kick from Leach.
Leach digs a good body shot into Keto's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Leach!
Our winner, Matt Leach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.