PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hammond
vs
Leonard

156 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andres Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammond misses with a wild body shot.
As Hammond backs off Leonard throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.
Hammond throws a leg kick

and Leonard moves into the clinch.

Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond really is a fat lump.
Good work by Leonard as he checks the leg kick.
Leonard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammond defends it well.
Hammond shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl out of it but Hammond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonard unleashes a big counter combination but Hammond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Hammond misses.
Leonard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hammond tries to land a front kick but Leonard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leonard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to clinch.
Hammond misses with the combination.

Leonard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammond is trying to defend but Leonard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leonard controlling the action here.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leonard wants to free his trapped foot but Hammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonard wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Leonard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hammond throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond fails with the takedown.
Leonard throws a counter combo.

Leonard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammond to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Leonard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonard.
Hammond stalling in the clinch but Leonard improves position.
Hammond tries to circle away but Leonard has him pinned against the cage.

Leonard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard biding his time, controlling Hammond.
Hammond covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond avoids the strikes from Leonard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammond looks to throw the jab but Leonard is out of range.
Hammond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonard counters with a series of strikes. Hammond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard wants to counter the offense by Hammond and move into the clinch position.

Hammond rushes Leonard and presses him up against the cage.
Hammond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leonard prevents it.
Leonard lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leonard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Leonard is controlling the pace.
Leonard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leonard is pressing down on Hammond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammond is holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammond trying to hold on to Leonard's head to control him but Leonard postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hammond with a poor takedown
and Leonard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammond wants to slow Leonard down by chopping away at his legs.
Hammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonard defends it nicely.
Leonard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard wants to counter with a clinch but Hammond pushes him away.
Andres Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonard blocks a head kick by Hammond.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammond.
Leonard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hammond throws the left hand but Leonard avoids the punch easily.
Leonard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Hammond.
As Hammond backs off Leonard throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammond throws a leg kick but Leonard moved away.
As Hammond backs off Leonard throws a huge counter combo but Hammond manages to avoid it all.
Hammond shoots in for a double leg but Leonard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammond.

Leonard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hammond bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Leonard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hammond misses with a wild combination.
Leonard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonard throws a counter combo.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammond looks to land a right hand but Leonard moved out of range.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leonard pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hammond regains guard immediately.
Leonard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonard is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Leonard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammond is trying to keep Leonard in close.
Leonard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammond - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammond.
Hammond throws out a loose jab but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammond misses with a wild combination.
Leonard throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Leonard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammond pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Leonard tries to sprawl but Hammond drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Leonard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hammond is on him like a limpet, forcing Leonard back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Leonard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonard throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Leonard.
Hammond throws a right and a left that Leonard avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammond looks for a takedown but Leonard sprawls well.
Leonard is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Leonard!