PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Negao Do Whatsapp (ranked 3802 p4p, 5229 weight class) and Gregory Leighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leighton has chosen Bulls on Parade as his entrance music. Negao Do Whatsapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Do Whatsapp
vs
Leighton

200 cm
26
256
2 - 3 - 0

198 cm
18
279
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Negao Do Whatsapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand

and Leighton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Do Whatsapp wants to get back to full guard.

Leighton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do Whatsapp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leighton.
Do Whatsapp tries to roll over but Leighton keeps him under control.
Do Whatsapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton prevents Do Whatsapp from standing back up.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Whatsapp trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Leighton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Do Whatsapp is staying active underneath Leighton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Whatsapp wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
Do Whatsapp is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.
Leighton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Do Whatsapp is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leighton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Whatsapp tries to reverse the position but Leighton maintains control.
Leighton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Do Whatsapp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leighton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Whatsapp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Do Whatsapp wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Whatsapp is trying to get back to full guard.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leighton passes into side control, despite Do Whatsapp's attempt to control the position.
Leighton wants to control but Do Whatsapp is keeping him busy.
Do Whatsapp is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leighton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton feints the counter takedown.
Negao Do Whatsapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Leighton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut

and Leighton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Leighton is looking for a kimura but Do Whatsapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leighton to get the leverage.
Do Whatsapp is refusing to be controlled, as Leighton sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Do Whatsapp sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Leighton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Do Whatsapp!
Leighton is looking to take a break and control but Do Whatsapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Do Whatsapp sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leighton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Do Whatsapp to his feet.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leighton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Do Whatsapp defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Do Whatsapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gregory Leighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Do Whatsapp. That snapped Leighton's head back.

It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Leighton is breathing heavily.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Leighton fails to land the takedown.
Negao Do Whatsapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
Leighton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut

and Leighton counters with a single leg into guard. Do Whatsapp didn't expect that.
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!
Do Whatsapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Do Whatsapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Do Whatsapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Do Whatsapp pulls Leighton in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Do Whatsapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Leighton.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.

Leighton gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Do Whatsapp manages to break the clinch.
Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Do Whatsapp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Negao Do Whatsapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Do Whatsapp stuffs the takedown.

Leighton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Do Whatsapp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leighton is in Do Whatsapp's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton being controlled here momentarily.
Do Whatsapp trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Negao Do Whatsapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Leighton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do Whatsapp but Do Whatsapp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Do Whatsapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do Whatsapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Do Whatsapp dips to his left and cracks Leighton with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Leighton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do Whatsapp looks to throw the jab but Leighton is out of range.
As Do Whatsapp backs off Leighton throws a huge counter combo but Do Whatsapp manages to avoid it all.
Leighton shoots in but Do Whatsapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Negao Do Whatsapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Leighton staying out of range there.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leighton misses with a takedown attempt - Do Whatsapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Leighton slips a straight right by Do Whatsapp.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Leighton's head but Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Leighton moved out of range nicely.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Do Whatsapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leighton can do to turn this around?
Leighton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Leighton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.
Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Leighton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Do Whatsapp wriggles free and stands up.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Do Whatsapp misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses

so Leighton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Do Whatsapp is pulling down on Leighton's head. It's preventing any offense from Leighton, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Do Whatsapp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leighton stops Do Whatsapp from passing to mount.
Do Whatsapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Do Whatsapp is really struggling to control Leighton but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Negao Do Whatsapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Do Whatsapp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Negao Do Whatsapp!