PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adan Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Joe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adan Leonard's chin.

Leonard
vs
Joe

211 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Las Vegas, Adan Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonard sprawls well initially but Joe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leonard controlling the position well.
Leonard trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adan Leonard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonard.
Leonard moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.

Leonard gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.
Joe looks winded!
Leonard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leonard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joe for as long as he can get away with.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Joe has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Adan Leonard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Joe feints a jab promting Leonard to slip. Joe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leonard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leonard.
Leonard throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.

Leonard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adan Leonard.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonard shoots and misses

and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Leonard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Leonard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Little Joe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leonard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Leonard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Leonard getting side control.
Leonard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Leonard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adan Leonard.
Joe is looking to clinch.

Joe forces Leonard back against the cage and clinches.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard slows down the pace here.
Leonard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Leonard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leonard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Leonard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leonard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joe cracks Leonard with a big right hand but Leonard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leonard struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe wants to stand but Leonard is controlling his arm.

Joe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leonard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Joe but great work by Leonard.
Leonard working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Leonard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leonard cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leonard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leonard cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonard lands a few punches from side control.
Leonard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leonard is staying tight to Joe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Leonard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Joe does no damage.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.

Leonard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joe sprawls well initially but Leonard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe trying to control but Leonard postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Adan Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonard.
Joe wants to control but Leonard passes into side.
Leonard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Leonard working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to remain calm as Leonard controls from the top position.
Joe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Leonard easily slips into full mount!
Leonard content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joe's face.
Joe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leonard lands a heavy elbow.
Leonard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leonard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to reverse the position but Leonard maintains control.
Leonard controlling his opponent.

Leonard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Leonard but it's paid off an Joe is forced to tap! Nice work by Leonard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adan Leonard!