PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chops
vs
Bam Leonard

186 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Chops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Bam Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chops looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Chops. No joy for Leonard on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Chops stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Sir Chops has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam Leonard.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Chops shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chops tries to clinch

and Leonard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chops pushes Leonard off looking to stand but Leonard dives back in and keeps control.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard is thwarting Chops's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard throwing shots but Chops is blocking nicely.
Leonard lands strikes from half guard.
Leonard is thwarting Chops's attempts to control the position.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chops to regain full guard.
Chops utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonard won't allow Chops to sweep him here.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chops keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Chops wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.
Leonard is in close to Chops's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chops 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.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard won't allow Chops to get back to his feet.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leonard throws an elbow that misses. Chops uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonard's guard. Nice move by Chops!
Leonard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Chops stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Chops sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Chops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Leonard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown. Chops tries to sprawl out of it but Leonard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chops manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chops stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.

Leonard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leonard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chops is trying to buck Leonard off.

Leonard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chops, who protects the arm well.
Leonard working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chops some visible discomfort.
Leonard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Leonard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chops knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Leonard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chops is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a strike aimed at the side of Chops's head but Chops avoids it well.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard drags him back down.
Leonard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chops wants to get back to his feet but Leonard drags him back down.
Leonard working the body and head with strikes.

Leonard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to control but Chops is keeping him busy.
Chops bucks up and tries to throw Leonard off but instead Leonard has got his back!
Chops is keeping busy.
Chops is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with an elbow to the head.
Chops is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Chops defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leonard's arms.
Leonard missing with punches from the back.
Leonard punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonard scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chops is looking for a way out.
Leonard lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chops dodges the punch combination from Leonard.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Chops sprawls well.
Chops tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bam Bam Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chops wants to clinch

and Leonard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chops's guard now.
Chops preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chops wants to stand but Leonard is controlling the position.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chops is keeping the position for now.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.
Chops is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chops's head.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Leonard postures up in Chops's guard and throws a big left but Chops blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard won't allow Chops to get back to his feet.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chops is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chops's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard distracts Chops with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonard postures up in Chops's guard and throws a big left but Chops blocks it.
Chops wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chops is keeping the position for now.
Leonard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chops's guard.
Leonard with the ground and pound but Chops uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard trying to control but Chops is working from the bottom.
Sir Chops has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chops wants to stand but Leonard is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bam Bam Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Leonard!