PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heato Pernadez (ranked 24467 p4p, 621 weight class) and Murphy Leonard (ranked 818 p4p, 91 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pernadez
vs
Leonard

173 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

169 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heato Pernadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murphy Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leonard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pernadez on his heels. He'll look to pass Pernadez's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Leonard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pernadez can't keep his opponent in guard - Leonard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leonard trying to mount his opponent but Pernadez defends it.
Leonard controlling the action here.

Pernadez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonard pulls his head out easily.
Leonard trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leonard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pernadez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leonard has cracked it and Pernadez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leonard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!