PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Clay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leonard
vs
Clay

154 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clay moves into the clinch successfully.
Clay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leonard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leonard is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leonard has his back to the cage.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leonard prevents the takedown attempt.
Kareem Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Clay.
Clay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leonard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clay tries to stall but Leonard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clay tries to break the clinch but Leonard is controlling the position.
Clay wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard fails to pull guard.
Leonard has Clay pressed against the cage, preventing Clay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay tries to pull guard but Leonard holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
Leonard keeps control of Clay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leonard really is a fat lump.
Clay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Leonard sprawls well.

Clay pushes Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.

Leonard gets control of Clay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leonard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay chips away with some ground and pound.
Leonard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Augustus Clay!