PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruth Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Terror
vs
Less

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruth Less!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less misses with a few strikes there.
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Terror moves out of range easily.
Less lands with an overhand left.
Terror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Less throws out the jab.
Terror shoots in looking for a takedown. Less tries to sprawl out of it but Terror keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Less manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Less throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Less.
Nice takedown defense from Less. No joy for Terror on that attempt.
Terror throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Less scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Less defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terror.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Less scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Less scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Less there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Less thows a body kick. Terror tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Terror tries to score a power double leg takedown but Less sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terror somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terror.
Terror is breathing heavily.
Less fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Terror.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Less.
Less stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Less slams his shin into Terror's torso.
Ruth Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Less slips under a jab.

Less has managed to clinch.
Less landing knees to the body.
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less with a knee to the head.

It looks like Leon Terror has been cut.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terror lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Less.
A knee to the head by Less.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Less.
Less landing knees to the head.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Less lands a left hand.
Less lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Less with a knee to the head.
Less pushes Terror back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Less dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Less working Terror over with knees to the body.
Less landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Less is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Less lands an elbow inside that Terror shrugs off.

Less escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terror takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Less connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terror walks forward, straight into a front kick from Less.
Less cracks the inside of Terror's front leg.
Less fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Less scores with a kick to the midsection.
Terror chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Less can pounce on him.
Less moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terror is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Less, right into the meat.
Less throws a nice head kick!
Less throws a nice inside leg kick.
Less moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Less.
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Terror. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping leg kick lands for Less.
Less scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Less throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
Nice uppercut lands for Less. That snapped Terror's head back.
Less lands a head kick. Terror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Less throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terror has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Less finds it's way round the side to connect with Terror's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
Less moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Less scores with a spinning back kick!
No joy there for Less, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Less scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Less paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Less lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Less lands but Terror takes it in his stride.

Less closes the distance and clinches.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Terror takes a knee to the side of the body.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Less lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Less lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Less creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terror's defenses.
Less landing knees to the body.
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terror's face.
Less lands an elbow just above Terror 's eye.
Less lands an elbow just above Terror 's eye.
Less lands an elbow just above Terror 's eye.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Less lands a body shot.
Terror will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Less lands a nice uppercut.
Less lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Less lands a good knee to the midsection. Terror won't want to take too many of those.
Less lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Less as the two fighters clinch.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruth Less dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Terror's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Terror takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terror.
Less lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Less lands a head kick. Terror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Terror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Less throws a series of punches but Terror moves out of range.
Less lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Less plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Terror takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Less chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terror fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Less lands a head kick. Terror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Less connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terror momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Terror misses with a series of wild punches.

Less darts in and clinches Terror up against the cage.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror tries for a takedown but Less manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Less lands a knee to the head.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Less.
A knee to the head by Less.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
Less is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Less escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Less.
Good leg kick by Less there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Terror has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Less finds it's way round the side to connect with Terror's head.
Less throws a leg kick which misses Terror's front leg but catches the back leg as Terror tries to avoid it.
Less scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruth Less is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Less swinging wilding here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Less.
Terror takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Less scores with a head kick.
Terror takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruth Less seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Less looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less lands a head kick. Terror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Less lands with a kick to the temple. Terror shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Less lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Less connects with a high kick.
Less lands with a kick to the temple. Terror shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Terror's calf.
Less throws a head kick that half lands.
Terror takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Less has taken the fight to the clinch.
Less is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Less lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terror or not.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Less breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Less fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terror, pushing him back against the cage.
Less leaning his opponent against the cage.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Less lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Less lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror can't get the takedown.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Less with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Less with a knee to the head.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terror's face.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Less.
Terror tries for a takedown but Less manages to get underhooks.
Less lands an elbow just above Terror 's eye.
Less just leaning against Terror, taking a breather.

Less manages to break the clinch.
Terror is trying hard to land a takedown here. Less sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Less throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Less cracks the inside of Terror's front leg.
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terror shoots in and drives through. Less sprawls well.
Less throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terror fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Terror.
Less scores with a head kick.

Less moves into the clinch.
Ruth Less seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Terror in his tracks for a moment.
Less lands an uppercut.
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terror's face.

Less's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Less bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terror's head backwards.
Less goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Less misses with a wild combination.

Less has managed to clinch.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terror has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Less avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Less lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Less lands a knee to the head.
Less lands a knee to the body.
Less lands a shot to the body.
Terror being controlled against the cage.
Less lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruth Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Terror's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Less defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terror.
Less misses with a straight right.

Less closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Less.
Terror drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Less gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Terror jumps guard but Less stands there with Terror around his waist. Terror gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Less gets underhooks to prevent Terror's takedown attempt.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Terror has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terror lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Less taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Terror in his tracks for a moment.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Terror in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less lands a knee to the head.
Less is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Less with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Less is struggling to control the position.
Less with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terror lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Less keeps control of Terror as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Less pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Less closes the distance and pushes Terror back into the cage.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Terror being controlled against the cage.
Less creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terror's defenses.
Terror blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terror tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Less just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terror takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terror has Less pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Less manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Less with a knee to the head.
Terror tries to pull guard but Less won't allow it.
Less lands an elbow just above Terror 's eye.
Less lands a knee to the head.
Less using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terror fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Terror tries to pull guard but Less won't allow it.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terror tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Less just stands there and leans against the cage.

Less's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Less lands with a nice combination. Terror backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Less finds it's way through Terror's defenses.
Leon Terror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terror shoots for a takedown but Less saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Less cracks the inside of Terror's front leg.
Less lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Less.
Ruth Less is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Less cracks the inside of Terror's front leg.
Terror takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terror sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Less clinches.
Less blocks a body shot from Terror.

Less pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Less lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Less stuffs the takedown.
Terror looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Less lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Good leg kick by Less there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Less throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Less.
Terror swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Less gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terror tries to score a body lock takedown but Less shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Less utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Less leaning against his opponent.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Terror in his tracks for a moment.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terror's face.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Less.
Less stalls.
Leon Terror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Less lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruth Less comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Less has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruth Less!