PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Veneracion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veneracion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. faint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marvin De Leon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Leon
vs
Veneracion

182 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Veneracion!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon misses the body punch
and Veneracion counters with a stiff right hand.

Veneracion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Leon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Veneracion stands up.
De Leon misses with a looping left.
Veneracion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Leon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veneracion throws a combination. De Leon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veneracion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Leon.
De Leon slips a jab and a cross from Veneracion.
Veneracion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Leon.
Veneracion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Leon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Leon throws a right hand that misses

and Veneracion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Leon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veneracion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Leon trying to control the position.
Veneracion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veneracion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Leon's guard.
De Leon manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De Leon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veneracion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veneracion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Veneracion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

De Leon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Veneracion defends it easily.
De Leon trying to keep a closed guard but Veneracion is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veneracion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

De Leon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veneracion defends well.
Veneracion throwing strikes but missing.
De Leon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veneracion tries to stand but De Leon is controlling from the bottom.

De Leon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veneracion has passed into half guard!

Veneracion is working for a kimura but De Leon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leon is trying to control but can't.

Veneracion is looking for a kimura but De Leon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veneracion to get the leverage.
De Leon is controlling Veneracion's trapped leg to prevent Veneracion from advancing to side control.

Veneracion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Leon defends it well.

Veneracion is working for a submission of some sort.
De Leon gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Veneracion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

De Leon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veneracion drops back looking for a leg! De Leon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Leon manages to kick Veneracion off! Veneracion jumps back into De Leon's guard.

Veneracion got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Leon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veneracion has managed to get both his arms back between De Leon's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Leon is on top in guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Veneracion working for a triangle but De Leon defends it easily.
De Leon won't allow Veneracion to sweep him here.

Veneracion has his foot on De Leon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Leon works his way back into a safe position though.
De Leon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veneracion wants to sweep here but De Leon controlling him for the moment.
De Leon trying to control the position from guard on top but Veneracion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veneracion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veneracion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Leon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Leon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Veneracion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Leon defends well.
Veneracion looks gassed!

Veneracion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Leon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Leon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Leon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Leon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Veneracion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Leon defends well.

Veneracion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Leon has passed into half guard!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion tries to get to full guard but De Leon has control of the leg.
De Leon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Leon tries to control but Veneracion wriggling away.
The referee warns Veneracion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Veneracion is looking to improve his position but De Leon isn't that keen on the idea.
De Leon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Leon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Leon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Leon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Leon landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Leon trying to control but Veneracion is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Leon is really struggling to control Veneracion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Veneracion is working to get back to half guard.
Veneracion tries to hold on but De Leon postures up.
Veneracion is squirming around, avoiding De Leon's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Veneracion throwing hammer fists to the chest of De Leon. What's that going to do exactly?
Veneracion is in a horrible position here. De Leon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Veneracion wants to hold on but De Leon pushes him away.
De Leon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Veneracion hang on?
Veneracion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

De Leon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
De Leon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Veneracion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veneracion is in a horrible position here. De Leon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
De Leon working the ground and pound effectively.
Veneracion is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin De Leon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

De Leon throws a sloppy body shot

and Veneracion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Leon wants to improve his position but Veneracion is controlling well.
Veneracion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marvin De Leon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Veneracion seems to be working for a kimura but De Leon defends the submission attempt.

Veneracion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Leon has managed to free his arm - good work.

De Leon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Leon regains full guard. Nicely done.

De Leon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veneracion defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veneracion throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veneracion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Leon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Leon has escaped and now he's on top!
De Leon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veneracion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's two 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.

Veneracion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Leon has passed into half guard!
De Leon uses his free foot to push down on Veneracion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Veneracion.
Veneracion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Leon lands a big elbow.
De Leon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Veneracion is trying desperately to improve position.
De Leon breaks from Veneracion's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Veneracion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veneracion is squirming around, avoiding De Leon's attempts to control the action.
De Leon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Leon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Veneracion's face.
De Leon wants to control the pace but Veneracion is squirming around nicely.
De Leon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Veneracion hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Leon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Veneracion is in a horrible position here. De Leon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
De Leon tries to control but Veneracion wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion tries to hold on but De Leon postures up.
Veneracion can't escape the position.
De Leon working Veneracion over with strikes here.
Veneracion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veneracion regains half guard.
De Leon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Leon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veneracion's head.

Veneracion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Leon pulls his head out easily.
De Leon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

De Leon is working for a kimura but Veneracion is defending it quite comfortably.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion is trying to get back to full guard.
De Leon tries to pass to full mount but Veneracion defends it.
Veneracion is staying active underneath De Leon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veneracion trying to control here.
Veneracion is looking for a sweep. De Leon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Leon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Veneracion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Veneracion tries to hold on but De Leon postures up.
The referee warns Veneracion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Leon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Veneracion is looking to improve his position but De Leon isn't that keen on the idea.
De Leon lands a big elbow.

De Leon has control of Veneracion's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veneracion regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Veneracion tries to hold on but De Leon pushes him away.
Veneracion tries to reverse the position but De Leon maintains control.
De Leon trying to control but Veneracion is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Leon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Veneracion?
De Leon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
De Leon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Veneracion?
De Leon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Veneracion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! De Leon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Leon landing punches.
Veneracion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veneracion tries to hold on but De Leon postures up.
De Leon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Leon landing shots from mount.

De Leon looking to secure an arm triangle but Veneracion defends it well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion is desperately trying to improve his position but De Leon has a good base and remains in mount.
De Leon is landing with some decent strikes but Veneracion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Leon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Veneracion regains half guard.
De Leon thows a huge punch but Veneracion dodges it nicely.
Veneracion is trying to get back to full guard.
Veneracion is refusing to be controlled, as De Leon sits in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion missing with punches from the bottom.
De Leon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

De Leon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Veneracion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Leon controlling the action here.
De Leon wants to control but Veneracion is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin De Leon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Veneracion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Leon digs a good hook to Veneracion's body.

Veneracion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Leon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Leon is not content to let Veneracion control the position.
De Leon is trying to maintain the position but Veneracion is very close to passing his half guard.

Veneracion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Leon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Leon looking for submissions off his back.

Veneracion is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Veneracion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veneracion.

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.
De Leon wants to control but Veneracion is keeping busy and won't allow it.

De Leon looking for submissions off his back.

Veneracion is looking for a kimura here.
De Leon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Leon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Leon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veneracion defends well.
Veneracion pushes down on De Leon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Veneracion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Leon is looking to improve his position.

Veneracion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Leon defends it well.
De Leon regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veneracion is one step ahead there.
De Leon is trying to keep Veneracion in close.

De Leon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veneracion passes into half guard.

Veneracion is trying to work for a kimura but De Leon is defending well.
De Leon is controlling Veneracion's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Veneracion is trying to work for a kimura but De Leon is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Veneracion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veneracion.
De Leon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veneracion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veneracion's back!
Veneracion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Veneracion looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Leon punishes Veneracion with strikes from the back mount.

De Leon looking for the RNC.
De Leon controls the action.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Veneracion covers up after that shot from De Leon.
Will De Leon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Veneracion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Veneracion trying to control from the bottom.
De Leon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veneracion wants to get back to full guard.

De Leon is working for a submission of some sort.
Veneracion wants to control but De Leon is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Leon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veneracion keeps working.
De Leon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Veneracion is defending against the submission attempts here by De Leon.
Veneracion gets back to full guard.

Veneracion is looking for a triangle but De Leon pushes his legs off easily.
De Leon wants to pass the guard but Veneracion is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Veneracion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Leon has picked Veneracion up and slammed him! Veneracion can't keep hold of the triangle and De Leon manages to pass to side control!
Veneracion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Leon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Leon is in the full mount, landing strikes.

De Leon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Veneracion has his hands clasped together but De Leon breaks the hold and Veneracion is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by De Leon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marvin De Leon!