PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Part (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Farewell of Slavyanka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Blokada Leningrada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Part's chin.

Part
vs
Leningrada

180 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
47
156 lbs
42 - 25 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Part!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Leningrada does no damage.

Part forces Leningrada back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Part.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Part avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Leningrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Part's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Part blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Part lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leningrada backwards.
Leningrada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Part.
Part using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Part tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leningrada's elbow.
Part throws an elbow but it misses.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Part.
Part crunches a lovely knee into Leningrada's ribcage.

Part breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Part closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.

Part breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Part connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Part has taken the fight to the clinch.
Part working aggressively here.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leningrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Part. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Part tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Part controls the action.
Leningrada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
Leningrada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Part tries for a takedown but Leningrada manages to get underhooks.
Part is looking for a takedown.
Leningrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Part tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Part.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Part is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Leningrada - that landed with a thud.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Part tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
Part looking for a takedown.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Part avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Part blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Part avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Part utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Part backwards.
Part tries to pull guard but Leningrada won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Part is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leningrada is defending well.
Part avoiding damage as Leningrada throws knees to the body.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Part blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Part works on Leningrada's body with a couple of short punches.
Part looking to throw knees to the head but Leningrada is blocking nicely.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada avoiding damage as Part throws knees to the body.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Part managing to block the knees to the body from Leningrada.
Part looking for a takedown.
Part swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Part changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leningrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Part blocks a jab.

Part clinches.
Leningrada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leningrada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Part backwards.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Part.
Part struggles to land a body shot inside as Leningrada controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leningrada.
Part tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leningrada's elbow.
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada gets underhooks to prevent Part's takedown attempt.
Part misses with a knee strike.
Leningrada pushes Part back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Part avoiding damage as Leningrada throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leningrada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Part.

Leningrada pushes Part up against the cage in a clinch.
Part 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.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.
Part managing to block the knees to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Part is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leningrada is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leningrada obliges.
Leningrada misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Part blocking some punches.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Part.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Part blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Part swings wildly with an uppercut but Leningrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Part.
Part is working for takedown but Leningrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Part. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Part tries to pull guard but Leningrada holds him up against the cage and eventually Part drops back down to his feet.
Leningrada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Part using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Leningrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Part uses good head movement to avoid it.
Part is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Part.

Part's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Part looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chris Part is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Part throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leningrada misses with a head kick.
Part takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Part shoots in looking for a takedown but Leningrada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Part's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Part displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leningrada throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Part shoots in looking for a takedown but Leningrada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Part's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Leningrada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Part is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leningrada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Part controls the action.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leningrada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leningrada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Part backwards.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Part blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Part breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leningrada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Part tries to close the distance and clinch but Leningrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chris Part seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leningrada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Part.
Leningrada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Part drives through and clinches with Leningrada against the cage.
Part fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Part changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leningrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leningrada misses with a straight right.
Part wants to clinch up but Leningrada keeps it at a distance.
Leningrada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leningrada wants it to stay on the feet.
Leningrada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Part throws a right and a left that Leningrada avoids nicely.
Leningrada lands a nice hook to Part's body. Part takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Leningrada rushes Part and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Leningrada.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Part blocking some punches.
Leningrada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Part.
Part fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leningrada fails to land.
Leningrada throws a head punch that misses.
Part trying to land knees to the body.
Part looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Part.
Part tries to stall but Leningrada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Part.
Part with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body.
Part wants to get back to striking at distance but Leningrada won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blokada Leningrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Part tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Leningrada to counter with a crisp jab.
Part wants to clinch
and Leningrada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Part stuffs the takedown.
Part tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Part is looking to chop away at Leningrada's legs.
Part misses with a series of wild punches.
Leningrada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Part has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Part looking for a takedown.

Part breaks the clinch.
Part shoots in looking for a takedown. Leningrada tries to sprawl out of it but Part keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leningrada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leningrada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Part.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leningrada blocks the body kick.
Leningrada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Part tries to clinch there but Leningrada circles away.
Leningrada throws a jab but it's blocked by Part.
Leningrada throws a sloppy head kick and Part moves out of range easily.
Leningrada throws a right hand that Part ducks under and follows up with a left that Part also avoids with ease.
Part goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Part uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leningrada.
Part dodges the punch combination from Leningrada.

Leningrada moves into range and clinches up with Part.
Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Part backwards.
Leningrada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Part.
Leningrada stops a takedown attempt from Part.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Part. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada throws a head punch that misses.
Part tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Part is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Part is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leningrada is defending well for now.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Part avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but Part blocks it.

Part is trying to trip Leningrada. He has hold of a leg but Leningrada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Part persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Leningrada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Part has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Part wants to get back to striking at distance but Leningrada won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Part or not.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Part taking a breather.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Part tries for a takedown. No joy.
Part blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Part pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Part takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leningrada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Part avoids the body shot from Leningrada.

Part tries to keep at a distance but Leningrada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Part tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leningrada gets through Part's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Part wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Part.
Leningrada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Part blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Part drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leningrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Part tries a knee to the head but Leningrada blocks it.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Leningrada.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leningrada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokada Leningrada!
Blokada Leningrada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.