PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Leek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reg Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Leek
vs
Kray

185 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Dissolution Fight Wear
Arcticus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Leek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reg Kray!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray looks to land a combination but Leek avoids it well.
As Kray tries to get set, Leek tries to push him back and clinch up but Kray manages to avoid the attempt.
Kray misses with a series of wild punches.
Kray tries to bum rush Leek with a series of wild strikes but Leek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kray lands a jab-cross combination.
Kray misses with a combination

so Leek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leek controls the pace.
Leek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leek forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leek in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek passes to full mount!
Leek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leek landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leek controlling his opponent.
Leek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kray is looking to escape.
Leek controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kray is trying to stand but he's just given Leek his back.
Good control from Leek.

Leek looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kray defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leek controlling from the back.
Kray is taking damage to the body and head.

Kray defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leek's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leek is riding his opponent, not letting Kray buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leek looking to break Kray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leek will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kray is trying to stand back up.
Leek lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kray hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Leek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Danga de danga de dang - Kray scores with a four punch combination!
Leek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kray's coach down at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kray's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Kray finds it's target.
Kray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leek circles away quickly and effectively.
Kray misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leek slips a jab and a cross from Kray.
Leek throws a big counter combination but Kray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kray swinging wildly here.
Kray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leek circles away quickly and effectively.
Kray swinging wildly here.
No luck for Leek with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kray misses with the combination.
Leek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kray.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leek or perhaps it was just good defense by Kray, which made it look bad.
Leek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kray.

Leek has closed the distance and engaged Kray in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leek has him pressed against the cage.
Leek leaning against his opponent.

Kray manages to break the clinch.
Kray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kray wants it to stay on the feet.
Kray throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Leek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kray keeps the fight on the outside.
Leek tries to clinch but Kray is having none of it.
Kray leaves Leek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kray throws a series of punches but Leek moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kray throws a combination. Leek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kray sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kray throws a right and a left that both miss.

Leek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kray's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Leek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kray keeping moving, preventing Leek from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kray dives on top into guard.

Leek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kray manages to get himself to full guard.

Leek is looking to stand up but Kray won't let him.
Leek wants to control from the top but Kray keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reg Kray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leek goes for a double leg but Kray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kray continues to drive forward.
Kray dips to his left and cracks Leek with an uppercut!
Kray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kray.
Leek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leek.
Kray misses with a combination

and Leek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leek works over Kray with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek pushing down on Kray's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leek controlling the action here.
Kray taking some punishment here, with Leek in his half guard.
Leek working over Kray with some ground and pound. Kray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leek with the ground and pound but Kray uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kray wants to get back to his feet but Leek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
David Leek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reg Kray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leek.
Leek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David Leek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leek moves in looking to clinch but Kray pushes him off.
Kray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leek back to the cage. Kray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Leek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kray pushes Leek off but Leek dives into side control.
Leek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leek prevents Kray from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kray tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Leek tries to get the hooks in deep but Kray pushed the leg off.
Leek just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leek is looking to control Kray but Kray is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Leek.
I think Leek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Leek!