PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saunders
vs
Leeroy

200 cm
28
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Brute
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Leeroy catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Leeroy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Leeroy as Saunders shoots in.
Leeroy scores with a hook to the body. Saunders takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leeroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leeroy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leeroy defends it nicely.
Leeroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leeroy jabs Saunders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leeroy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saunders fails with the takedown
enabling Leeroy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leeroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leeroy avoids it really well and circles away.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Leeroy does it's job there.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt.
Leeroy lands with a nice combination. Saunders backs away looking to recover.
Leeroy lands with a good body shot.
Saunders looks for a takedown but Leeroy sprawls well.
Saunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leeroy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders fails to land the takedown.
Leeroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leeroy scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy lands with a shot to the body.
Saunders tries to clinch up
and Leeroy counters with a left to the body.
Leeroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeroy punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
Leeroy scores with a body shot.
Saunders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leeroy stuffs the takedown attempt from Saunders. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Leeroy scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Leeroy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders has his takedown stuffed
and Leeroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leeroy lands a jab to the nose.
Leeroy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saunders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leeroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leeroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saunders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ben Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeroy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leeroy scores with a hook.
Jet Leeroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leeroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leeroy lands a jab.
Leeroy digs a good hook to Saunders's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy dips to his left and cracks Saunders with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Saunders or perhaps it was just good defense by Leeroy which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeroy scores with a hook.
Leeroy scores with a hook.
Saunders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saunders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leeroy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leeroy digs a good hook to Saunders's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saunders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saunders shoots for a takedown but Leeroy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saunders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Leeroy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leeroy with a nice cross.
Saunders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leeroy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saunders thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Saunders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Leeroy. Beautiful body shot.
Leeroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saunders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leeroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saunders's head.
Leeroy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leeroy circles away.
Saunders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leeroy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saunders thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leeroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saunders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saunders momentarily.
Leeroy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saunders on the side of the head.
Leeroy connects with a nice looking jab.
Ben Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Leeroy catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Jet Leeroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Leeroy lands a head shot.
Leeroy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leeroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leeroy throws a shot to the body.
Leeroy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leeroy punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
Leeroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leeroy tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leeroy to the ground. Leeroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy connects with a right hand. Saunders shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeroy lands with a nice body punch.
Leeroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saunders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leeroy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saunders in his tracks.
Saunders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leeroy lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Leeroy jabs at Saunders's body.
Leeroy jabs at Saunders's body.
Leeroy scores with a shot to the body.
Leeroy with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Leeroy. That snapped Saunders's head back.
Leeroy cracks a nice hook into Saunders's ribs.
Saunders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leeroy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Leeroy.
Leeroy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leeroy lands a nice looking body shot.
Leeroy scores with a hook.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Leeroy.
Saunders looks for a takedown but Leeroy sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the body.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Saunders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Leeroy coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy scores with a jab to the body.
Leeroy thuds his right hand into Saunders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leeroy lands a jab to Saunders's midsection.
Leeroy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saunders on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leeroy cracks Saunders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Leeroy shows good takedown defense.
Leeroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Leeroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saunders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saunders.
Saunders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leeroy counters with a straight right hand.
Leeroy works Saunders's body with a nice hook.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
Leeroy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leeroy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leeroy stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leeroy connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Saunders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leeroy connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Leeroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leeroy scores with a hook to the body. Saunders takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Leeroy. Beautiful body shot.
Leeroy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leeroy jabs Saunders right on the nose. Saunders blinks but takes it well.
Leeroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saunders might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Leeroy scores with a decent looking hook.
Saunders tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Leeroy to counter with a crisp jab.
Leeroy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saunderss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leeroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leeroy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leeroy wants it to stay on the feet.
Leeroy dips to his left and cracks Saunders with an uppercut!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Saunders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Leeroy catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Saunders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leeroy lands a slapping body shot.
Saunders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leeroy throws a shot to the body.
Saunders ducks right into an uppercut from Leeroy.
Leeroy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders looks for a takedown but Leeroy sprawls well.
Leeroy lands a jab to Saunders's midsection.
Leeroy connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leeroy.
Saunders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leeroy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leeroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Leeroy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leeroy lands a right hook to the body.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leeroy sprawls well. Leeroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Leeroy lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Leeroy with a nice cross.
Leeroy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saunders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Leeroy.
Jet Leeroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leeroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saunders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saunders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ben Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leeroy pinned against the cage. Leeroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Leeroy as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Leeroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leeroy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Leeroy!
A very excited looking Jet Leeroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.