PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Leopoldo (ranked 5072 p4p, 5160 weight class) and Jimmy Jimerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Leopoldo
vs
Jimerson

185 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Jimerson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo slips a jab and a cross from Jimerson.

Jimerson dives in and scores a takedown into Leopoldo's guard.
Jimerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Leopoldo has his foot on Jimerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leopoldo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jimerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Leopoldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Jimerson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jimerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimerson wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jimerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Jimerson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leopoldo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jimerson is looking to defend but Leopoldo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jimerson! Leopoldo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jimerson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Leopoldo!