PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Leonhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonhard has chosen pussy as his entrance music. The key to victory for AJ Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Diaz
vs
Leonhard

180 cm
19
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $21 158 Muscle Bulk

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Leonhard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leonhard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Leonhard defends easily.

Leonhard stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
AJ Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leonhard.
Leonhard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leonhard taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Leonhard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Leonhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonhard controlling the position.

Leonhard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Leonhard stalls from top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Leonhard has eaten all the pies!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leonhard controlling from side mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leonhard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Leonhard getting side control.
Leonhard trying to control the pace.
I looks like Leonhard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz pushes Leonhard off looking to stand but Leonhard dives back in and keeps control.
Leonhard is controlling the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leonhard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leonhard showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Leonhard is controlling him well.
Leonhard trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leonhard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Leonhard manages to mount him!
Leonhard controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leonhard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Leonhard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leonhard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Leonhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonhard controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonhard slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Leonhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Leonhard is controlling him well.
Diaz tries to roll over but Leonhard keeps him under control.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Leonhard passes to side control.
Leonhard is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Leonhard is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz tries to buck Leonhard off but Leonhard is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Leonhard takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leonhard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leonhard defends well.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Leonhard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonhard stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz wants to stand but Leonhard is controlling the position.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leonhard dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Leonhard controls from the top position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Leonhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Leonhard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leonhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonhard won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Leonhard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonhard passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonhard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Leonhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to kick Leonhard off but Leonhard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonhard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leonhard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonhard controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonhard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Leonhard controlling from the full mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Leonhard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leonhard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leonhard controlling the pace.
Leonhard trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Leonhard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonhard lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Leonhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonhard controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Leonhard content to control rather than advance.
Leonhard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Leonhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonhard 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Leonhard!