PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donny Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Healey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Leonard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Leonard
vs
Healey

197 cm
23
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Healey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonard wants it to stay on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leonard.
Healey is looking for a sweep.
Leonard trying to control the position but Healey is working away.
Healey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Leonard wants to work for an arm triangle but Healey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leonard blocks the strikes from Healey.

Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Healey defends the submission attempt.

Leonard is looking for a kimura here.

Leonard is trying to work for a kimura but Healey is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Healey defends it well.
Leonard throws a strike but Healey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Healey wants to sweep but no luck.
Healey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom.

Healey has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leonard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Healey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Healey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Healey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Healey's legs - danger averted.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.

Healey looking for a guillotine here but Leonard defends easily.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Healey's head.
Leonard wanted to stand there but Healey had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonard with a nice head shot there.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Healey has wrist control.
Leonard tries to stand but Healey is controlling from the bottom.
Leonard chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard chips away with some ground and pound.
Leonard landing some decent shots from guard.

Healey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Healey has momentary wrist control but Leonard slips an elbow through the middle.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Healey's head.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom.

Leonard drops back looking for a leg! Healey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Healey manages to kick Leonard off! Leonard jumps back into Healey's guard.
Healey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Healey is proving hard to escape from.
Leonard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Healey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Healey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Leonard scoring with some ground and pound.
Leonard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Healey's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Healey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Healey looks winded!
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonard distracts Healey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonard passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Leonard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Healey is just riding it out for now. Leonard eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Leonard dominated that round.
That's time! Leonard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Healey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Healey has his takedown stuffed
and Leonard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonard stuffs the takedown attempt from Healey. Healey gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Leonard both land. Nice combination.
Healey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonard counters with a big head kick but Healey shrugs it off.
Donny Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Healey.
Healey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leonard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Healey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Leonard pulls guard effortlessly.
Healey throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard seems keen to control Healey's posture.

Healey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Healey is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard wants to stand but Healey is controlling the position.
Healey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Healey prevents Leonard from getting back to his feet.
Healey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Healey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Healey is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonard has wrist control.
Healey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Healey throws a big right hand that misses.
Healey postures up in Leonard's guard and throws a big left but Leonard blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Leonard scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Leonard gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is pressed up against the cage. Healey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonard down to the mat. Leonard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Healey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leonard counters by moving into the clinch.
Leonard prevents a takedown attempt there.

Leonard pulls guard successfully.

Leonard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Healey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Healey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Healey cracks Leonard with a solid left hand.
Healey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donny Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Healey stands up over Leonard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Leonard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Healey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to stand and escape but Healey is having none of it.

Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Healey stands up over Leonard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Healey throwing strikes from guard but Leonard blocks nicely.
Healey is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonard has wrist control.
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!
Healey throws an elbow that misses. Leonard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Healey's guard. Nice move by Leonard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Healey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonard distracts Healey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Leonard dominated that second round.
That's time! Leonard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Leonard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Healey tries to sprawl but Leonard drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Healey is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonard.
Leonard throwing shots but Healey is blocking nicely.
Leonard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Healey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Healey has hold of Leonard's hands but Leonard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Healey flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Healey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Leonard wants to work for an arm triangle but Healey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard prevents Healey from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Healey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Leonard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Healey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leonard.
Healey punching from the bottom.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Healey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leonard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Healey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Healey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard landing some decent shots from guard.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Healey's head.
Leonard stands up over Healey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Healey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Healey has momentary wrist control but Leonard slips an elbow through the middle.
Healey is looking to sweep but instead, Leonard has passed into half guard.
Leonard controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Healey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Leonard is trying to work for a kimura but Healey is defending well.
Leonard working the head and body with strikes.

Leonard is working for a kimura but Healey is defending it quite comfortably.

Leonard is looking for a kimura here.
Healey missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Healey punching from the bottom.
Healey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonard's back!
Leonard trying to control the hands but Healey breaks the grip.
Leonard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Healey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonard wants to control his opponent's hands but Healey gets his hands free.
Healey lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cole Healey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Leonard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonard is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Leonard!