PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Leader (ranked 1562 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Khru Jako (ranked 217 p4p, 367 weight class). Leader's entrance music is Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…). A fine choice. Jako is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Catch a Fire. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Leader
vs
Jako

177 cm
26
169
12 - 10 - 0

169 cm
46
176
29 - 20 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leader has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jako. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jako digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jako moves away.
A big left from Leader misses.
Jako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader blocks a head kick by Jako.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Leader moves out of range easily.
A cross from Jako lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako misses with a body shot
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Jako misses with a hook to the body
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
A low kick lands for Jako.
A low kick from Jako is predictable there
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a jab when Jako was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Leader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jako tried to score with a low kick but Leader checks it.
Jako lands with a kick to the temple. Leader shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Jako replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leader blocks it well.
Leader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jako.
Jako throws a sloppy body shot
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Danga de danga de dang - Jako scores with a four punch combination!
Jako throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a straight right hand.
Leader blocks a low kick nicely.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Jako is predictable there
and Leader counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader cracks Jako with an open hand slap.
Leader swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Jako
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jako throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
Leader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jako swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jako misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Jako misses
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Jako.
Jako swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jako throws a head kick that misses
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jako misses with a shot to the body
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jako throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Leader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leader connects with a body shot.
Jako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jako misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Jako. That snapped Leader's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Jako misses with the body kick
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leader moves out of range as Jako strikes.
Jako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leader.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Master Leader is winning the standup battle so far.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jako jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Leader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jako throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leader throws a nice looking combination but Jako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader checks the leg kick.
Jako lands with a nice body punch.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Leader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jako is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leader rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako connects with a leg kick.
Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jako looks for the body kick but Leader saw that one coming.
Leader thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jako scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jako moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick from Jako lands but Leader takes it in his stride.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader misses with a wild body shot.

Jako gets a clinch.

Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jako misses with a jab to the body
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
Leader takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leader scores with a shot to the body.
Jako misses with a jab to the body
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Leader misses with a hook.
Jako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako misses with a combination
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jako misses with a head kick.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jako is breathing heavily.

Leader sends Jako crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leader is motioning to the referee to let Jako up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jako is rocked!
Leader misses with the combination.
Jako is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?
Jako tries to get into range but Leader steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jako! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leader scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Leader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.