PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgel Tanase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demid Leshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tanase
vs
Leshenko

190 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgel Tanase !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demid Leshenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tanase has Leshenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Leshenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leshenko trying to stall but Tanase improves his position.
Leshenko has had enough of the clinch but Tanase keeps him there for the moment.
Leshenko tries to land a knee to the head but Tanase blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Tanase .

It looks like Demid Leshenko has been cut.
Tanase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanase has Leshenko pressed against the cage, preventing Leshenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Tanase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanase lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanase lands with a light punch inside.
Tanase lands an uppercut.
Tanase managing to block the knees to the body from Leshenko.
Leshenko looks winded!
Tanase lands a left hand.
Tanase lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanase lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leshenko backwards.
Leshenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leshenko looking to stall.
Leshenko misses with a punch to the body.
Tanase lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leshenko backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanase working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Tanase .
Tanase lands a left hand.
Tanase is trying to break the clinch but Leshenko is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Leshenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leshenko is pressed up against the cage. Tanase has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leshenko down to the mat. Leshenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tanase clinches up with Leshenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanase lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanase .
Tanase lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanase lands a body punch.
Tanase lands a body shot.
Tanase scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Tanase .
Tanase lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanase .
Leshenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanase .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanase lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanase lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Tanase .
Tanase lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Tanase manages to break the clinch.

Tanase fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leshenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanase leaning against his opponent.
Tanase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanase tries to circle away but Leshenko has him pinned against the cage.
Tanase pushes Leshenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanase can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgel Tanase . That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanase throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leshenkos head.
Tanase managing to block the knees to the body from Leshenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko missing with knees to the body.
Tanase scores with a shot to the side of Leshenko's head.
Tanase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanase pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leshenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanase softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leshenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanase avoids it.
A hook to the body from Tanase .
Tanase avoiding damage as Leshenko throws knees to the body.
Tanase lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanase .
Tanase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanase wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leshenko tries a knee to the head but Tanase blocks it.
Leshenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanase is defending well for now.
Leshenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanase won't allow it.
Tanase lands a left hand.
Tanase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leshenko backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tanase .
Tanase taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leshenko has Tanase pressed against the cage, preventing Tanase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanase is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leshenko landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leshenko misses with a body punch.
Leshenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanase walks away with a smile on his face. Leshenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tanase moves into range and clinches up with Leshenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgel Tanase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demid Leshenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tanase takes the fight into the clinch.
Leshenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanase gets an underhook and turns Leshenko into the cage.

Leshenko breaks the clinch.

Leshenko closes the distance and clinches.
Tanase wants to get back to striking at distance but Leshenko won't allow it.

Leshenko breaks the clinch.
Tanase catches Leshenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Tanase closes the distance and clinches.
Leshenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanase .
Tanase pushes Leshenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanase presses Leshenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leshenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanase has double underhooks.
Leshenko is breathing heavily.
Leshenko is trying to force a seperation but Tanase has the dominant position.
Georgel Tanase has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leshenko letting Tanase take a breather here.
Tanase gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanase is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanase keeps control of Leshenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanase avoiding damage as Leshenko throws knees to the body.
Tanase wants to stall.
Tanase lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leshenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Tanase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tanase drives through and clinches with Leshenko against the cage.
Tanase lands an uppercut.
Leshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tanase .
Tanase blocks the elbow strike.
Tanase works on Leshenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanase avoiding damage as Leshenko throws knees to the body.
Tanase fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Tanase .
Leshenko looking to throw knees to the head but Tanase is blocking nicely.
Leshenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanase smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanase wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanase works Leshenko's body with a nice hook.
Tanase fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leshenko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgel Tanase . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanase leaves Leshenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leshenko closes the distance and clinches up with Tanase , looking for a takedown. Leshenko pushes Tanase against the cage but Tanase circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leshenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Tanase closes the distance and clinches.
Tanase lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leshenko tries to land a knee to the head but Tanase blocks with his arms.
Leshenko prevents Tanase from breaking the clinch.
Tanase softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanase is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leshenko lands a knee to the body.
Leshenko looking to stall.
Tanase blocks an elbow strike.
Tanase avoiding damage as Leshenko throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tanase - that landed with a thud.
Tanase tries to stall but Leshenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leshenko is pushing Tanase up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanase is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanase managing to block the knees to the body from Leshenko.
Leshenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanase won't allow it.
Tanase lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgel Tanase dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demid Leshenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tanase fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leshenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanase .
Leshenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leshenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanase is defending well for now.
Tanase tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leshenko's elbow.

Leshenko breaks the clinch.
Tanase moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tanase fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leshenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanase lands with a light punch inside.
Tanase presses Leshenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That has opened up Demid Leshenko's cut even more.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanase tries to break free but Leshenko pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tanase wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshenko is trying to break the clinch but Tanase has him pressed against the cage.
Tanase is looking to control Leshenko's arms but Leshenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanase has his back to the cage.
Leshenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Leshenko misses with an elbow strike.
Leshenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanase avoids the damage to the body.
Tanase lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leshenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanase scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leshenko throws an elbow but misses.
Leshenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanase leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanase lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tanase 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko misses with a knee to the head.
Tanase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leshenko backwards.
Leshenko has Tanase pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanase manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Tanase successfully pulls guard.
Leshenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tanase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leshenko can do to turn this around?
Leshenko working the body and head with strikes.
Tanase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leshenko on the ground.

Leshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leshenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko trying to control the action but Tanase is working from the bottom.
Leshenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tanase is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leshenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tanase struggling a bit here.
Leshenko slows the pace down.

Leshenko tries for a kimura but Tanase is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshenko just content to control the position.
Leshenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Georgel Tanase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leshenko working the head and body with strikes.
Tanase is trying to escape the position but Leshenko is controlling the position.

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 Georgel Tanase .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanase , 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgel Tanase !