PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 3157 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 430 p4p, 402 weight class). Jermaine Fizzelstiks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leahy
vs
Fizzelstiks

188 cm
33
196
15 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
198
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leahy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fizzelstiks sprawls well initially but Leahy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leahy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Leahy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Leahy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Leahy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leahy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fizzelstiks is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy.

Leahy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fizzelstiks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leahy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fizzelstiks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leahy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Leahy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fizzelstiks defends it well.
Leahy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fizzelstiks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leahy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Leahy is trying to work for a kimura but Fizzelstiks is defending well.

Leahy is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leahy is trying to work for a kimura but Fizzelstiks is defending well.

Leahy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fizzelstiks sees it coming and defends easily.

Leahy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fizzelstiks as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but Fizzelstiks is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Leahy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fizzelstiks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fizzelstiks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fizzelstiks!

Leahy is looking for a sweep.
Fizzelstiks wants to stand but Leahy is controlling his arm.
Leahy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fizzelstiks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leahy is working hard here to advance position.
Leahy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fizzelstiks's best efforts.

Leahy looking for submissions off his back.

Leahy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Leahy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Leahy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leahy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leahy fails with a takedown attempt.
Leahy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy fails to land the takedown.

Leahy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leahy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy advances to mount.
Leahy looking to control but Fizzelstiks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Fizzelstiks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leahy.

Leahy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fizzelstiks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leahy prevents Fizzelstiks from escaping the position.
Leahy wants to control but Fizzelstiks is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leahy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fizzelstiks's legs.

Leahy tries for a kimura but Fizzelstiks is defending well.
Fizzelstiks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leahy is trying to get an arm triangle but Fizzelstiks is defending well.

Leahy tries for a kimura but Fizzelstiks is defending well.

Leahy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fizzelstiks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leahy's guard! Nice work there by Fizzelstiks!
Robert Leahy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Leahy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Leahy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks stopping the sweep attempt from Leahy.

Leahy looking for a triangle here. Fizzelstiks is fighting it but it looks tight! Leahy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fizzelstiks is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robert Leahy!