PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vice Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miranda
vs
Leaf

205 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vice Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Miranda. No joy for Leaf on that attempt.
Leaf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miranda counters with a body kick that stops Leaf in his tracks momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leaf.
Vice Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Leaf.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Leaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda throws a jab when Leaf was well out of range.
Leaf avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Leaf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miranda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leaf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leaf tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily
and Miranda counters with a low kick, right behind Leaf 's knee.
Leaf looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Connor Leaf has been cut.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miranda swivels and escapes.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leaf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miranda counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Miranda lands but Leaf takes it in his stride.
Leaf misses with a low kick.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miranda counters with a big head kick but Leaf shrugs it off.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vice Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Leaf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Leaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vice Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leaf darts in trying to clinch
and Miranda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leaf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leaf takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses.
Vice Miranda is winning the standup battle so far.
Leaf has his takedown stuffed
and Miranda counters with a head kick. That will keep Leaf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Leaf is rocked!
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Miranda finish him?
Leaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily.
Leaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leaf lands a two punch combo.
Leaf tries to clinch
and Miranda counters with a solid body kick.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vice Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Leaf.
Miranda pushes Leaf away with a front kick.
Connor Leaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Miranda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
Leaf throws a head kick that misses.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Miranda throws a front kick that sends Leaf stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Miranda lands with a kick to the temple. Leaf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miranda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily.
Leaf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leaf wants to clinch
and Miranda counters with a big head kick but Leaf shrugs it off.
Vice Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leaf throws a lazy head kick
and Miranda counters with an outside leg kick.
Leaf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miranda can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Leaf darts in trying to clinch
and Miranda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vice Miranda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor Leaf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Leaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Miranda as Leaf shoots in.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leaf.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leaf wants to clinch but Miranda slips to the side
and Miranda counters with a big head kick but Leaf shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda 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.
Leaf shoots in and drives through. Miranda sprawls well.
Miranda throws a lazy head kick

and Leaf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miranda won't be happy with that.
Miranda stops Leaf from passing to mount.
Miranda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leaf stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vice Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Leaf.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Miranda leaves Leaf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda throws a head kick that half lands.
Leaf shoots for a takedown but Miranda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miranda scores with a push kick.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Leaf moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Connor Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice Miranda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miranda is looking to slow Leaf down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vice Miranda.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miranda, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vice Miranda!
Vice Miranda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.