PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 3856 p4p, 3980 weight class) and Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 400 p4p, 413 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Patryk
vs
Leonov Jr

200 cm
27
230
5 - 6 - 0

193 cm
23
265
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov Jr. That snapped Patryk's head back.

It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.

Leonov Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patryk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Leonov Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
Leonov Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Patryk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leonov Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Patryk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonov Jr wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Leonov Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonov Jr trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Leonov Jr pushing down on Patryk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Patryk is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonov Jr.
Patryk punching from the bottom.

Leonov Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Patryk is defending well.
Patryk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Patryk is defending well.
Leonov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Leonov Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patryk is just riding it out for now. Leonov Jr eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonov Jr trying to control the action but Patryk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Patryk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonov Jr is working away from the top position though.

Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patryk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patryk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patryk tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leonov Jr is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonov Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Leonov Jr trying to control from half guard but Patryk is working away.
Leonov Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leonov Jr trying to control from Patryk's half guard. Patryk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leonov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonov Jr controls the pace.
Patryk tries to strike from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Patryk is retaining full guard.
Leonov Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonov Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonov Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonov Jr throws a poor cross that misses

and Patryk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov Jr won't be happy with that.
Patryk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Leonov Jr regains half guard.
Vadim Leonov Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov Jr gets full guard.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is working Leonov Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Leonov Jr is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Leonov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Patryk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leonov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patryk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov Jr swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patryk wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Patryk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonov Jr is able to avoid easily.
Leonov Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patryk defends well and Leonov Jr ends up having to push Patryk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leonov Jr throws a nice looking combination but Patryk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Patryk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov Jr is breathing heavily.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov Jr.
Lukasz Patryk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov Jr.

Patryk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Patryk wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patryk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonov Jr keeps working.
Leonov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Patryk is trying to work for a kimura but Leonov Jr is defending well.
Patryk prevents Leonov Jr from improving his position.
Leonov Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr pulls Patryk in close to prevent any damage.
Leonov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Leonov Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Patryk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonov Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonov Jr pushing down on Patryk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patryk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov Jr.
Patryk has hold of Leonov Jr's hands but Leonov Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patryk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonov Jr on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonov Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonov Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leonov Jr connects with a nice short shot to Patryk's temple.
Leonov Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Leonov Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Leonov Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Leonov Jr working Patryk over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Patryk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Leonov Jr backing up. Leonov Jr nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov Jr sprawls and moves away.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross.
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
Patryk lands a two punch combo.
Leonov Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Leonov Jr gets caught flat footed, as Patryk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Leonov Jr pushes Patryk off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patryk swivels and escapes.
Leonov Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
It seemed like Leonov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonov Jr lands a left and a right that sends Patryk crashing to the canvas! Leonov Jr dives into mount looking to finish!

Patryk is rocked!

Leonov Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Patryk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leonov Jr.
Oh Patryk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patryk taking shots to the head.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Patryk bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Leonov Jr and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Leonov Jr!
A very excited looking Vadim Leonov Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up! '.