PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Numb as his entrance music. Terrell James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlton Leach's chin.

Leach
vs
James

185 cm
20
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
27
147 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlton Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terrell James!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Leach tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leach moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leach leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leach throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Carlton Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Leach as James shoots in.
Leach throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leach tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leach to the ground. Leach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James tries for a takedown but Leach circles away easily
and Leach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James tries to clinch up
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leach throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Leach counters with a straight right hand.
Leach tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James tries for a takedown but Leach circles away easily
and Leach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Leach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leach!
Leach is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.

James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
James trying to control the position but Leach is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leach sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James wants to pass the guard but Leach is defending well.
Leach is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leach trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Leach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James trying to control but Leach is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James trying to control the action but Leach is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach is looking for a sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Leach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leach throws out the jab.

James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leach's guard.

James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Leach in his guard.

Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controlling Leach's posture.
Leach trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

James trying to control but Leach is working from the bottom.

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.
James is looking to advance position but Leach has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
James wants to control but Leach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leach trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James trying to control but Leach postures up.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is trying to control the position but Leach postures up.
James has control of Leach's left arm, preventing Leach from doing any damage.
Leach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James shoots in for a takedown but Leach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leach is looking to counter punch.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leach counters with a straight right hand.
Leach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
A cross from Leach lands.
Terrell James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leach lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Terrell James has been cut.

James dives in and scores a takedown into Leach's guard.
Leach keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Carlton Leach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrell James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

James has a takedown stuffed.
James shoots in and drives through. Leach sprawls well.
Leach is looking to counter punch.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlton Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell James.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

James is rocked!
Leach throws a shot to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Leach finish him?
Carlton Leach is winning the standup battle so far.
Leach ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with James's jaw. James's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Leach does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Leach!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlton Leach thanked Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Terrell James had this to say: 'He is a tough fighter. But I will come back stronger and defeat him in a rematch!'.