PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov's entrance music is Red october. A fine choice. 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.

Leonov
vs
Keyman

194 cm
28
248 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

194 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Exotic Animal Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gor Keyman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keyman was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov.
Leonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keyman throws a head kick that misses
and Keyman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vadim Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keyman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keyman throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keyman really felt that one!
Keyman blocks a leg kick.
Leonov slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keyman throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov counters with a body kick that stops Keyman in his tracks momentarily.
Keyman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov tries to clinch there but Keyman circles away.
Keyman throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keyman is looking to control Leonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keyman avoid being mounted?
Leonov is trying to control. Keyman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keyman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov.

Keyman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyman wants to control but Leonov is keeping busy.
Leonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leonov is stalling here. Keyman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leonov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Keyman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Keyman is working to tighten is grip on Leonov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Leonov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Keyman is really squeezing tight and eventually Leonov passes out! Keyman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gor Keyman!