PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leningrada might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Farewell of Slavyanka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leningrada
vs
Jelani

175 cm
42
156 lbs
37 - 21 - 0

185 cm
35
275 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada looking to throw knees to the head but Jelani is blocking nicely.
Leningrada gets underhooks to prevent Jelani's takedown attempt.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but Jelani blocks it.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Jelani blocks an uppercut.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leningrada - that landed with a thud.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jelani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani managing to block the knees to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Jelani.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada is leaning against Jelani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.
Jelani is trying to drag Leningrada to the mat but Leningrada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Jelani.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leningrada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
Jelani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but Jelani blocks with his arms.
Leningrada misses with the head strike.
Jelani is trying to drag Leningrada to the mat but Leningrada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jelani.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada gets through Jelani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada is leaning against Jelani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada lands a body shot.
Leningrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jelani.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blokada Leningrada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jelani slips a jab and a cross from Leningrada.
Leningrada throws out a leg kick but Jelani moves out of range and Leningrada only half commits.
Jelani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Leningrada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Leningrada wants to work for an arm triangle but Jelani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leningrada wants to stand up but Jelani has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jelani is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Leningrada jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leningrada decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jelani is defended easily by Leningrada.
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Leningrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jelani throws a leg kick but Leningrada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leningrada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jelani at a distance.
Leningrada throws a combination. Jelani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leningrada scores with a nice right hand.
Jelani throws a head kick but Leningrada moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body.
Jelani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jelani there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Leningrada - just one landing.
Leningrada jabs Jelani right on the nose. Jelani blinks but takes it well.
Leningrada connects with an inside leg kick.
Leningrada throws a right hand that Jelani ducks under and follows up with a left that Jelani also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Leningrada.
Leningrada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jelani.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani is breathing heavily.
Jelani misses with a low kick.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jelani misses with an attempted mid kick.

Leningrada pushes Jelani up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leningrada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leningrada working Jelani over with knees to the body.
Leningrada presses Jelani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Leningrada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jelani.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leningrada.
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Jelani avoids the damage to the body.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Jelani's ribcage. Jelani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jelani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
Jelani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jelani has Leningrada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leningrada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blokada Leningrada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice jab there from Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with a body shot.
Jelani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leningrada avoids it really well and circles away.
Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body.

Leningrada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jelani's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leningrada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jelani is refusing to be controlled, as Leningrada sits in half guard.

Leningrada decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada crunches a lovely knee into Jelani's ribcage.
Jelani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jelani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.
Leningrada pushes Jelani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leningrada lands a shot to the body.
Leningrada landing knees to the head.
Jabari Jelani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.
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!
A knee to the head by Leningrada.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Leningrada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jelani takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jelani blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blokada Leningrada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jelani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leningrada after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada pushes Jelani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leningrada lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jelani is rocked!
Jelani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelani is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leningrada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokada Leningrada!
Blokada Leningrada spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.