PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hilo BJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Andre Leisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Andre Leisson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

BJJ
vs
Andre Leisson

185 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
172 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hilo BJJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Andre Leisson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BJJ blocks a head kick by Leisson.

BJJ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leisson is trying to improve his position.

BJJ stands up and beckons Leisson to his feet.
Leisson is looking to clinch.
Leisson misses the jab.
BJJ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Leisson pushes BJJ up against the cage in a clinch.
Leisson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Leisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BJJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BJJ blocks the body kick.
Leisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marc Andre Leisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BJJ shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leisson checks a low kick from BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leisson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of BJJ's head.
Leisson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BJJ pinned against the cage. BJJ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BJJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leisson.
BJJ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
BJJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leisson.

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

BJJ decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leisson to his feet.
BJJ thows a body shot but no joy.
Leisson doesn't manage to clinch there - BJJ circles away.
Leisson misses with a head kick.

BJJ gets a takedown into half guard.

BJJ stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJJ blocks a head kick by Leisson.
Leisson swings for the body but BJJ moves out of range.
Leisson throws the kick towards the body but BJJ avoids it.
BJJ just misses with a punch to the body.
Leisson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
BJJ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leisson has his takedown stuffed

and BJJ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leisson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

BJJ decides to return to a standing position.
BJJ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leisson slips under a jab from BJJ.
BJJ is looking to wear down Leisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leisson misses with a head kick.
BJJ misses the body punch
and Leisson counters with a three punch combo that has BJJ backing up. BJJ nods at Leisson to acknowledge the strikes.
Leisson misses with a head kick.

BJJ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

BJJ pushes Leisson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by BJJ.

BJJ decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leisson to his feet.
BJJ throws a right and a left that both miss.
BJJ throws a left and a right that both miss

and Leisson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

BJJ wriggles free and stands up.
BJJ tries to bum rush Leisson with a series of wild strikes but Leisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leisson tries to clinch up.
BJJ keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leisson.
Leisson closes the distance looking to clinch

and BJJ counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

BJJ stands up and beckons Leisson to join him on the feet.

BJJ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leisson to the mat! Leisson manages to get full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BJJ won't allow Leisson to sweep him here.

Leisson is working an open guard so BJJ takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
BJJ tries to score with a low kick but Leisson moves his leg out of the way.
Leisson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilo BJJ dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Leisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BJJ walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leisson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BJJ keeps the fight on the outside.
BJJ takes a swing at Leisson's ribcage but misses.
Leisson tries to clinch up but BJJ circles away and keeps his distance.
BJJ throws a head kick that misses
and Leisson counters with a head kick. That will keep BJJ thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leisson moves in looking to clinch but BJJ pushes him off.
Leisson throws a sloppy head kick and BJJ moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leisson scores with a push kick.
Leisson is breathing heavily.
Leisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leisson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leisson misses with a kick to the body.
Marc Andre Leisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BJJ takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leisson avoids the head kick by BJJ.

BJJ shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

BJJ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Leisson to get to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BJJ has a takedown stuffed.
Leisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Leisson.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leisson misses with a head kick.
Leisson dodges the punch combination from BJJ.
BJJ just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJJ misses the jab.
Leisson is looking to clinch but BJJ is avoiding it.
Leisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leisson tries to clinch up but BJJ circles away and keeps his distance.
Leisson wants to clinch

and BJJ counters with a single leg into guard. Leisson didn't expect that.

BJJ stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BJJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BJJ.
BJJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leisson manages to avoid it.
BJJ throws a chopping leg kick but Leisson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BJJ.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leisson shoots and misses

and BJJ counters with a nice double leg into guard.

BJJ gets to his feet - Leisson follows without any prompting.

Leisson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Leisson is working an open guard so BJJ takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BJJ fails to land with a series of punches.
Leisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BJJ fails with a takedown attempt.
BJJ thows a body shot but no joy.
Leisson wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BJJ takes a kick to the side of the head.
BJJ circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Leisson.

BJJ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

BJJ postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leisson to stand up.

BJJ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

BJJ decides to take the fight back to the feet.
BJJ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BJJ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leisson counters with a head kick.
BJJ wants to clinch.
Leisson throws a head kick that BJJ semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilo BJJ dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

BJJ looks to score with a jab to the body but Leisson is just out of range.
Leisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Leisson looks to land a body kick but BJJ moved away.

Leisson darts in and clinches BJJ up against the cage.
BJJ is looking to control Leisson's arms but Leisson gets an underhook and turns him. Now BJJ has his back to the cage.
Leisson is trying to break free.

BJJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BJJ circles away from the clinch attempt

and BJJ counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BJJ.

BJJ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leisson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BJJ misses with a hook.
BJJ misses with the combination.
BJJ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leisson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leisson throws a sloppy head kick and BJJ moves out of range easily.
BJJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leisson closes the distance looking to clinch

and BJJ counters with a single leg into guard. Leisson didn't expect that.
BJJ forces his way into half guard.

BJJ decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
BJJ misses with a double jab

and Leisson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BJJ's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
BJJ wants to get back to his feet but Leisson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

BJJ pushes Leisson off and gets back to his feet.
BJJ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leisson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJJ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leisson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BJJ blocks a head kick by Leisson.
BJJ looks to score with a jab to the body but Leisson is just out of range.

Leisson has closed the distance and engaged BJJ in a clinch.
BJJ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BJJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
BJJ stalls.
Leisson is looking to break free of the clinch but BJJ has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJJ is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leisson has had enough of the clinch but BJJ keeps him there for the moment.

BJJ has picked Leisson up - he's going for a ride! BJJ dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
BJJ is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

BJJ decides to stand and escape the position.
Leisson lands a high kick!
BJJ blocks a head kick by Leisson.
BJJ has a takedown stuffed.
BJJ throws a body punch but Leisson moves out of range.
Marc Andre Leisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leisson throws a sloppy head kick and BJJ moves out of range easily.
A combination from Leisson does no damage.
BJJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leisson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leisson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BJJ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BJJ avoids the head kick by Leisson.
Leisson wants to clinch.
Leisson tries to clinch up.

BJJ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
BJJ lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

BJJ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BJJ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leisson strikes from the bottom but BJJ takes advantage and advances to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilo BJJ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BJJ, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilo BJJ!