PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tora Ropez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Leao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropez comes to the cage accompanied by Ambrosia. Leao has chosen Bounce as his entrance music. Mata Leao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ropez
vs
Leao

190 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tora Ropez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mata Leao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao throws a series of punches but Ropez moves out of range.
Leao shoots in for a takedown but Ropez shows good takedown defense.
Leao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tora Ropez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mata Leao.
Leao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ropez looks to land a combination. Leao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ropez drops Leao with a left right combo! Ropez follows him down to the ground into side control.

Leao is rocked!
Leao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ropez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ropez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Leao.
Ropez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leao on the ground.
Leao missing with punches from the bottom.
Leao tries to get to full guard but Ropez has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao wants to control but Ropez is keeping busy.
Leao wants to get back to full guard.

Leao actively working from the bottom here.
Leao looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ropez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Ropez as Leao shoots in.
Leao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ropez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ropez drops Leao with a beautiful combination! Leao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ropez is looking for the KO!
Leao is still on wobbly legs! Can Ropez finish him?
Ropez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Leao crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tora Ropez!