PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. ZyD XyD Ii has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

XyD Ii
vs
Leonov

205 cm
22
285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

194 cm
33
248 lbs
21 - 25 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ZyD XyD Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD Ii throws a head kick that misses.
XyD Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov blocks a head kick by XyD Ii.
Leonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. XyD Ii defends it nicely.
XyD Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonov.
XyD Ii wants to slow Leonov down by chopping away at his legs.
XyD Ii throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
ZyD XyD Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov tries to clinch but XyD Ii is having none of it.
Leonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonov.
XyD Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
XyD Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from XyD Ii.

XyD Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
XyD Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonov is defending well for now.
XyD Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonov.

Leonov jumps into guard, dragging XyD Ii to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Leonov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. XyD Ii defends it easily.
Leonov is trying to control the position but XyD Ii postures up.

Leonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Leonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. XyD Ii is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
XyD Ii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
XyD Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonov on the ground.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
XyD Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Leonov working for a triangle but XyD Ii defends it easily.
Leonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but XyD Ii is one step ahead there.

XyD Ii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, XyD Ii has managed to get both his arms back between Leonov's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

XyD Ii gets to his feet. Leonov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
XyD Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonov.
ZyD XyD Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
Leonov defending well as XyD Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws a body punch but XyD Ii moves out of range.
XyD Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from XyD Ii.
XyD Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from XyD Ii.
XyD Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
XyD Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
XyD Ii thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XyD Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
XyD Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonov.
XyD Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
XyD Ii throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
XyD Ii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov.
XyD Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by XyD Ii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XyD Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
XyD Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

XyD Ii throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.

Leonov clinches up against the cage.
XyD Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonov gets an underhook and turns XyD Ii into the cage.
XyD Ii looking to throw knees to the head but Leonov is blocking nicely.

Leonov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

XyD Ii has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leonov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! XyD Ii is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leonov pulls down on the head and he's put XyD Ii to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vadim Leonov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.