PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greer Leonardson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alonso
vs
Leonardson

176 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
139 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Greer Leonardson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson thows a leg kick but Alonso checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leonardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alonso misses with a wild combination.
Leonardson misses with a double jab.
Greer Leonardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Leonardson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alonso did well to prevent Leonardson getting side control.

Leonardson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alonso has managed to free his arm - good work.

Leonardson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alonso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alonso tries to get out of the position.
Alonso wants to control but Leonardson is keeping busy.

Leonardson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonardson prevents Alonso from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson wants to take a breather but Alonso is having none of it.
Alonso wants to control but Leonardson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alonso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Leonardson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alonso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alonso missing with punches from the bottom.
Alonso tries to kick Leonardson off but Leonardson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonardson is thwarting Alonso's attempts to control the position.

Leonardson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Leonardson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alonso counters with a three punch combo that has Leonardson backing up. Leonardson nods at Alonso to acknowledge the strikes.
Leonardson avoids the head kick by Alonso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson misses with a double jab
and Alonso counters with a three punch combo that has Leonardson backing up. Leonardson nods at Alonso to acknowledge the strikes.
Alonso misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Leonardson is predictable there
and Alonso counters with a left and a right that stings Leonardson.
Leonardson darts in looking for a takedown but Alonso gets double underhooks and turns Leonardson into the cage.
Leonardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Alonso manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Pablo Alonso has been cut.
Leonardson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alonso counters with a straight right hand.
Leonardson misses with a double jab
and Alonso counters with a three punch combo that has Leonardson backing up. Leonardson nods at Alonso to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick from Leonardson lands but Alonso takes it in his stride.
A combination from Leonardson does no damage.
Alonso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonardson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alonso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonardson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonardson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alonso lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonardson is defended easily by Alonso.
Pablo Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greer Leonardson.
Alonso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonardson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alonso counters with a nice uppercut.
Alonso avoids the head kick by Leonardson.
Leonardson lands a high kick!

Alonso is rocked!
Leonardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alonso at a distance.
Oh Alonso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alonso is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alonso is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Leonardson Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Alonso is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greer Leonardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Greer Leonardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.