PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Farewell of Slavyanka. Helio dos Passos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blokada Leningrada's chin.

dos Passos
vs
Leningrada

174 cm
34
155 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

175 cm
45
156 lbs
39 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada missing with a left hand there. dos Passos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leningrada throws a series of punches but dos Passos avoids them all with ease.
Leningrada swings for the body but dos Passos moves out of range.
dos Passos tries to counter by clinching up but Leningrada breaks away and moves out of range.
dos Passos drops his hands momentarily and Leningrada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Leningrada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches dos Passos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leningrada tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Leningrada decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada looks to land a right hand but dos Passos moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from dos Passos misses its target.

Leningrada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leningrada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Leningrada from controlling successfully.

Leningrada gets to his feet - dos Passos follows without any prompting.
Leningrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leningrada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Leningrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
dos Passos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leningrada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leningrada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leningrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
dos Passos throws a big counter combination but Leningrada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leningrada tries to clinch but dos Passos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leningrada rushes dos Passos and presses him up against the cage.
dos Passos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leningrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leningrada lands a knee to the head.
Leningrada misses with the head strike.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as dos Passos controls his hands.
dos Passos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leningrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
dos Passos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada connects with a right hand. dos Passos shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Leningrada misses

and dos Passos lands a stunning uppercut that sends Leningrada to the mat!

Leningrada is rocked!

It looks like Blokada Leningrada has been cut.

dos Passos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can dos Passos finish him?
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!
dos Passos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Leningrada! More strikes land and this one is all over! dos Passos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio dos Passos!
After winning the bout, Helio dos Passos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.