PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aristides Leopoldo
vs
Powarenko

190 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

189 cm
24
295 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slavonik Powarenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Leopoldo both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Slavonik Powarenko has been cut.
Powarenko scores with a one two! Leopoldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Powarenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopoldo sprawls well. Leopoldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powarenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Powarenko avoids it easily.
Leopoldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leopoldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powarenko.
Leopoldo leaves Powarenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leopoldo looks to land a combination. Powarenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 jab-cross combination lands for Powarenko and sends Leopoldo crashing to the mat! Powarenko follows him down to the mat - Leopoldo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Powarenko is trying to work for a kimura but Leopoldo is defending well.
Powarenko is trying to control. Leopoldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Powarenko is working for a submission of some sort.

Powarenko is working for a kimura but Leopoldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep. Powarenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Powarenko is working for a kimura but Leopoldo is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain the position but Powarenko is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leopoldo wants to improve his position but Powarenko is controlling well.
Leopoldo keeping hold of Powarenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Leopoldo wants to control but Powarenko is keeping busy.

Leopoldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Powarenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leopoldo.
Powarenko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powarenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Powarenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powarenko postures up.
Powarenko wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving.

Powarenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powarenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leopoldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powarenko's guard.

Powarenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Leopoldo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Powarenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leopoldo is looking to defend but Powarenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leopoldo! Powarenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leopoldo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slavonik Powarenko!