PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Leonidas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Best of Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lazer
vs
Leonidas

190 cm
32
200 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
193 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leonidas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lazer on the side of the head.
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas moves in looking to clinch but Lazer pushes him off.

Leonidas takes the fight into the clinch.
Lazer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonidas is defending well.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Lazer is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazer.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Lazer blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazer is defending well for now.
Lazer tries to score a body lock takedown but Leonidas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazer's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Lazer blocks with his arms.
Leonidas misses with a knee to the head.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonidas obliges.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas gets underhooks to prevent Lazer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Lazer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lazer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.

Leonidas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazer prevents a body shot from Leonidas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Lazer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leonidas takes a swing at Lazer's ribcage but misses.
Lazer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lazer is out of range.

Lazer gets a double leg takedown into Leonidas's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lazer won't allow Leonidas to sweep him here.
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazer works over Leonidas with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonidas holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leonidas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazer is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazer avoids a kick to the body.
Leonidas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonidas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lazer.
A head kick misses from Leonidas.
Lazer tries to counter with a takedown but Leonidas is quick to defend against it.
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lazer gets tackled into the cage by Leonidas. Leonidas maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas working Lazer over with knees to the body.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Lazer avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lazer avoids it.
Lazer is trying to drag Leonidas to the mat but Leonidas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Lazer blocks it.
Lazer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Leonidas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lazer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Major Lazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lazer's head.

Lazer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas is trying to control the position but Lazer postures up.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonidas looking to control.
Lazer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Leonidas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Lazer blocks it.
Lazer tries for a takedown but Leonidas manages to get underhooks.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonidas is defending well.
Leonidas lands a body shot.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lazer.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazer blocks it with crossed arms.

Lazer pulls guard effortlessly.
Leonidas throwing strikes but missing.
Leonidas wants to stand but Lazer is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leonidas throws a strike but Lazer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazer prevents Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Leonidas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lazer manages to get himself to full guard.

Leonidas tries to stand but Lazer is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer pulls Leonidas in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonidas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonidas is looking to advance position but Lazer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Leonidas is working to get back to half guard.
Leonidas tries to hold on but Lazer pushes him away.
Lazer wants to control the pace but Leonidas is squirming around nicely.
Lazer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas gets back to half guard.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazer.
Lazer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer drops an elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Lazer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leonidas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lazer landing some decent shots from guard.
Leonidas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Major Lazer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lazer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lazer is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Lazer gets tackled into the cage by Leonidas. Leonidas maintains the clinch.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Lazer is blocking nicely.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas misses with a knee to the head.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas scores a nice knee to the body.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lazer avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Lazer is blocking nicely.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Lazer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leonidas regains guard.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer working some strikes from top position.
Lazer postures up in Leonidas's guard and throws a big left but Leonidas blocks it.
Lazer chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazer with a nice head shot there.
Lazer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lazer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lazer is pulling down on Leonidas's head. It's preventing any offense from Leonidas, at least for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazer trying to keep a closed guard but Leonidas is proving a slippery customer.
Lazer is controlling Leonidas's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Leonidas preventing the sweep.
Lazer pulls Leonidas in to control the position.
Leonidas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but instead Lazer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Leonidas is pulling down on Lazer's head. It's preventing any offense from Lazer, at least for the moment.
Leonidas wants to sweep but no luck.
Achilles Leonidas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lazer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lazer drives through with a takedown into Leonidas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Major Lazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazer is in close to Leonidas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leonidas controls Lazer momentarily but Lazer frees himself.

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 Major Lazer.
I think Lazer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Achilles Leonidas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Achilles Leonidas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Achilles Leonidas!

Achilles Leonidas wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Achilles Leonidas gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an exciting fight. One day I will become Champion!! '.
The defeated Major Lazer had this to say: 'thanks for all the love guys'.