PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Halleljuah Chorus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bubba KillsInWater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

KillsInWater
vs
Leopoldo

210 cm
27
270 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
277 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo cracks KillsInWater with a right hand to the side of the head.
KillsInWater with a jab.
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Leopoldo. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Leopoldo.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leopoldo misses with a low kick.

KillsInWater tries to keep at a distance but Leopoldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leopoldo tries to score a body lock takedown but KillsInWater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leopoldo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Bubba KillsInWater has been cut.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands a shot to the body.
KillsInWater lands with a light punch inside.
Leopoldo takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Atilla Leopoldo has been cut.
KillsInWater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leopoldo blocking some punches.
Leopoldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leopoldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KillsInWater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leopoldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leopoldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KillsInWater.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
KillsInWater looking to stall.
Leopoldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leopoldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from KillsInWater fails to land.
KillsInWater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leopoldo.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopoldo stalling the fight.
Leopoldo can't find room to land a body shot as KillsInWater controls the action.
Leopoldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
KillsInWater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leopoldo throws an elbow but misses.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
Leopoldo misses with a body punch.
KillsInWater unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leopoldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Leopoldo blocks the low kick.
Leopoldo takes one on the button.
KillsInWater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from KillsInWater. No joy for Leopoldo on that attempt.
Bubba KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Leopoldo.
Crunch! KillsInWater slams his shin into Leopoldo's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo lands a body shot.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atilla Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

KillsInWater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a takedown but KillsInWater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leopoldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
KillsInWater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch but Leopoldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KillsInWater misses with a body kick.
Leopoldo misses with a head kick.
Leopoldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leopoldo blocks the body kick.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
Leopoldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down KillsInWater rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KillsInWater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopoldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
Leopoldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
Leopoldo loads up on a big right hand but KillsInWater slips the punch.
Leopoldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Leopoldo.
KillsInWater blocks a jab.
A left lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick but Leopoldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
KillsInWater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Leopoldo circles away.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as KillsInWater blocks the low kick.
Leopoldo keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leopoldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good leg kick by KillsInWater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Leopoldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater is looking to slow Leopoldo down with leg kicks.
KillsInWater throws a front kick aimed at Leopoldo's knee but Leopoldo avoids it well.
Leopoldo closes the distance but KillsInWater moves to the side
and KillsInWater counters with a body kick that stops Leopoldo in his tracks momentarily.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leopoldo connects with a looping right hand.
Leopoldo looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range.
Jab by KillsInWater.
Leopoldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has KillsInWater pinned against the cage. KillsInWater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.

KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks it.
KillsInWater lands a nice elbow.
KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo tries to throw a body punch but KillsInWater avoids it by throwing Leopoldo back against the cage.
Leopoldo scores with a shot to the side of KillsInWater's head.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leopoldo takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leopoldo has a couple of punches blocked by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopoldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leopoldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopoldo taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba KillsInWater dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Leopoldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KillsInWaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leopoldo just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Leopoldo avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater looks for the body kick but Leopoldo saw that one coming.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leopoldo throws a solid leg kick but KillsInWater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leopoldo.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says KillsInWater as he avoids it easily.
KillsInWater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leopoldo on the side of the head.
Leopoldo moves out of range as KillsInWater throws a body kick.
Leopoldo scores with a body shot.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Leopoldo keeps it at a distance.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the body kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopoldo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KillsInWater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
KillsInWater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leopoldo on the side of the head.
Leopoldo moves forwards but KillsInWater connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Leopoldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leopoldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
KillsInWater is looking for a sweep.
Leopoldo tries to move to mount but KillsInWater blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leopoldo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for KillsInWater!
Leopoldo thowing shots but they're missing.
Leopoldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KillsInWater is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leopoldo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force KillsInWater to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so KillsInWater shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! KillsInWater is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atilla Leopoldo! Atilla Leopoldo retains his heavyweight title!
Atilla Leopoldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.