PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Farewell of Slavyanka. Gonzales has chosen Himno Nacional Mexicano as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Leningrada
vs
Gonzales

175 cm
23
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

171 cm
19
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 6 - 1 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leningrada's waist but Leningrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Leningrada stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzales. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Enrique Gonzales has been cut.

Leningrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Gonzales.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Gonzales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzales's gas tank.
Gonzales is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzales looks gassed!
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
A nice left hand lands by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.

Gonzales is rocked!
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Leningrada.

Leningrada lands a big uppercut and Gonzales is down! He's in big trouble - Leningrada follows him to the mat!

Leningrada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzales is just riding it out for now. Leningrada eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leningrada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Leningrada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Leningrada wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leningrada wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.
Leningrada is really struggling to control Gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leningrada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leningrada passes to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzales sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leningrada trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Leningrada is keen to just control but Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Gonzales won't allow Leningrada to pass to mount.
Gonzales missing with punches from the bottom.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leningrada wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Leningrada distracts Gonzales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leningrada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzales misses the jab.
Leningrada catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leningrada tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Leningrada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Leningrada has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzales.
Gonzales is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leningrada is working Gonzales over against the cage.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada is working Gonzales over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leningrada smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Leningrada.
Gonzales needs to keep his hands up - Leningrada had a free shot at his head there.

Leningrada clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
Leningrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a shot to the body.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Leningrada manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Leningrada.
Leningrada is pressed up against the cage. Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leningrada down to the mat. Leningrada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Leningrada clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Leningrada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
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 Enrique Gonzales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Leningrada lands a jab-cross combination.
Leningrada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leningrada misses with a wild combination.

Leningrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada lands a right hand.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Leningrada won't allow it.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Gonzales.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Leningrada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzales wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a right hand.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leningrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leningrada catches Gonzales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up with Leningrada, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes Leningrada against the cage but Leningrada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leningrada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzales momentarily.

Leningrada clinches up against the cage.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Leningrada.
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
Gonzales is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blokada Leningrada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leningrada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzales or not.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leningrada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Leningrada.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leningrada presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada is pressed up against the cage. Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leningrada down to the mat. Leningrada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leningrada lands the left hand.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Leningrada slips the punch.
Leningrada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leningrada wants to clinch.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales fails with the takedown.

Leningrada rushes Gonzales and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leningrada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leningrada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leningrada prevents it.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Leningrada gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
Leningrada digs a right hand into Gonzales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzales's gas tank.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Leningrada pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leningrada prevents it.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Enrique Gonzales's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Leningrada scores with a hook to the body. Gonzales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leningrada tries to avoid it but Gonzales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leningrada to the ground. Leningrada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leningrada looks to land a combination. Gonzales sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Leningrada darts in and clinches Gonzales up against the cage.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Gonzales wants to break free but Leningrada has control.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leningrada pushes Gonzales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Leningrada as the two fighters clinch.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales 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.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Gonzales.
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.
A short left from Leningrada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzales or not.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leningrada works on Gonzales's body with a couple of short punches.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Leningrada keeps him there for the moment.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada pushes Gonzales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leningrada presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Leningrada has double underhooks.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada cracks Gonzales with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Leningrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leningrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
A right handed body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada pushes Gonzales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada pushes Gonzales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada works on Gonzales's body with a couple of short punches.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzales controls his hands.

Gonzales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leningrada regains guard.

Leningrada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leningrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Leningrada, not yet.

Leningrada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gonzales drops back looking for a leg! Leningrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leningrada manages to kick Gonzales off! Gonzales jumps back into Leningrada's guard.

Leningrada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Leningrada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Enrique Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leningrada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leningrada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzales in his tracks.
Leningrada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leningrada cracks Gonzales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leningrada blocks a jab.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leningrada throws a combination. Gonzales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Leningrada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Leningrada won't allow it.
Leningrada scores with a hook to the body.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leningrada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leningrada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Blokada Leningrada!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Blokada Leningrada!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Blokada Leningrada!

Blokada Leningrada wins by unanimous decision!