PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mario theme. On his way into the cage it seems that Brokki Leboswski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brokki Leboswski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Leboswski
vs
Betoli

195 cm
28
288 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
30
282 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

GMMA Supplements 160
GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.

Leboswski instigates a clinch.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Betoli blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski prevents the takedown attempt.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leboswski fails to land.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Betoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leboswski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leboswski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Leboswski gets a clinch.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Betoli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Betoli blocking some punches.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski is pressed up against the cage. Betoli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leboswski down to the mat. Leboswski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Betoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betoli dives in and grabs Leboswski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes down on Betoli's head and hops out.
Betoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Betoli throws a looping overhand right but Leboswski ducks down to avoid it.
Leboswski throws the left hand but Betoli avoids the punch easily.
Leboswski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Betoli circles away.
Leboswski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Betoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli moves away

and Betoli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Betoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Betoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leboswski is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli prevents Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
Betoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leboswski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betoli passes into half guard.
Betoli stops Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Betoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leboswski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli is keen to just control but Leboswski is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leboswski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leboswski tries to kick Betoli off but Betoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Betoli is trying to work for a kimura but Leboswski is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leboswski tries to kick Betoli off but Betoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Betoli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leboswski!

Betoli is working for a guillotine from mount but Leboswski frees his head quite easily.
Betoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Betoli is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leboswski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Betoli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Leboswski somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Brokki Leboswski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betoli.
Leboswski looks to throw the jab but Betoli is out of range.
Betoli works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leboswski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Leboswski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leboswski.
Betoli shoots in but no luck this time.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Leboswski throws a looping overhand right but Betoli ducks down to avoid it.
Betoli looks for a takedown but Leboswski sprawls well.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Betoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leboswski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Brokki Leboswski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leboswski as he avoids it easily.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Betoli ducked under it nicely.
Betoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leboswski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli lands with a hook. Leboswski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leboswski tries to close the distance and clinch but Betoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leboswski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Betoli - just one landing.
Brokki Leboswski is winning the standup battle so far.
Betoli misses the shot to the body.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed

and Leboswski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Betoli jumps into guard, dragging Leboswski to the mat.
Leboswski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betoli on the ground.

Betoli is working an open guard so Leboswski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Leboswski forces Betoli back against the cage and clinches.
Leboswski stops a takedown attempt from Betoli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leboswski.
Betoli is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has Leboswski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leboswski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leboswski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leboswski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leboswski throws a head punch that misses.
Leboswski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brokki Leboswski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Betoli shoots in but Leboswski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leboswski looks to throw the jab but Betoli is out of range.
Leboswski cracks Betoli with a good jab.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Betoli circles away.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Leboswski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leboswski looks to land a right hand but Betoli moved out of range.
Leboswski scores with a jab to the head.
Betoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Betoli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leboswski is fending him off so far but Betoli persists. Nope, Leboswski circles away and we're back to standing.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Betoli ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leboswski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leboswski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leboswski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoli.
Leboswski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoli.
Leboswski avoids the body shot from Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a combination

and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leboswski won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Betoli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leboswski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli prevents Leboswski from escaping the position.

Betoli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leboswski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Betoli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leboswski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
Mario Betoli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leboswski is not content to let Betoli control the position.
Leboswski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Betoli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leboswski, who protects the arm well.
Leboswski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Betoli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Betoli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Betoli moves into full mount!
Betoli controlling from the full mount.
Leboswski is squirming around, avoiding Betoli's attempts to control the action.
Leboswski wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leboswski bucks up and throws Betoli to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Leboswski walks into a straight right hand from Betoli.
Betoli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli has a takedown stuffed.
Betoli shoots in looking for a takedown. Leboswski tries to sprawl out of it but Betoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leboswski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leboswski fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brokki Leboswski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Leboswski misses the jab.
Leboswski throws a jab when Betoli was well out of range.

Leboswski darts in and clinches Betoli up against the cage.
Leboswski misses with the head strike.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betoli backwards.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leboswski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Betoli.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski prevents the takedown attempt.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Betoli tries to pull guard but Leboswski won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leboswski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Betoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Betoli.
Leboswski tries a body shot but Betoli blocks it.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Betoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leboswski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leboswski lands a jab to the head.
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Betoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Leboswski.

Leboswski gets caught flat footed, as Betoli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leboswski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Leboswski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leboswski swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brokki Leboswski had his way with Mario Betoli in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Betoli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leboswski sprawls well. Leboswski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betoli gets slowly back to his feet.
Leboswski wants to clinch.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betoli throws a hook but Leboswski blocks it.
Leboswski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leboswski tries to clinch up.
Betoli lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Betoli.
Leboswski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Betoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Leboswski doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Leboswski throws out a loose jab but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betoli ducks under a wild hook from Leboswski.
Leboswski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Leboswski misses.
Leboswski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leboswski is looking to clinch but Betoli is avoiding it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Betoli lands a nice hook to Leboswski's body. Leboswski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Betoli dives in and grabs Leboswski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes down on Betoli's head and hops out.
Leboswski is looking to clinch.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leboswski as he avoids it easily.
Leboswski thows a left - swing and a miss!

Leboswski rushes Betoli and presses him up against the cage.
Leboswski throws a punch but it's blocked by Betoli.
Betoli tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli jumps guard but Leboswski stands there with Betoli around his waist. Betoli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Betoli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leboswski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Betoli takes a shot to the head.
Leboswski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
Leboswski lands a right hand.
Leboswski pushes Betoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski has a couple of punches blocked by Betoli.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Betoli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leboswski.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Betoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leboswski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brokki Leboswski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Leboswski manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brokki Leboswski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leboswski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brokki Leboswski!
Brokki Leboswski is the new heavyweight champion!