PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

KarelinPalmeiras
vs
Leonardo

202 cm
31
280 lbs
9 - 32 - 0

201 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Fast

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 9 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but KarelinPalmeiras is just out of range.
Leonardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. KarelinPalmeiras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Leonardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonardo has KarelinPalmeiras pushed against the cage.
Leonardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo lands a body punch.
Leonardo pushes KarelinPalmeiras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Leonardo pulls guard effortlessly.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Leonardo is looking for a triangle but KarelinPalmeiras pushes his legs off easily.
Leonardo pulls KarelinPalmeiras in close to his closed guard and prevents KarelinPalmeiras from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet.

Leonardo has his foot on KarelinPalmeiras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. KarelinPalmeiras works his way back into a safe position though.

KarelinPalmeiras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of KarelinPalmeiras, into his guard.

Leonardo slips nicely into half guard.
Leonardo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo works his way into side control.
Leonardo working away.
KarelinPalmeiras seems a little lost for a moment, as Leonardo dominates the positioning.
KarelinPalmeiras pushes Leonardo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leonardo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leonardo wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping him busy.
Leonardo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Leonardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Leonardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on KarelinPalmeiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leonardo works to advance to full mount. KarelinPalmeiras defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leonardo tries to control but KarelinPalmeiras wriggling away.
KarelinPalmeiras is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonardo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Leonardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leonardo instigates a clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras taking a breather.
Come on Leonardo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leonardo prevents a takedown attempt there.
KarelinPalmeiras missing with knees to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras pushes off an throws an elbow but Leonardo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Leonardo drags the fight down to the ground.
KarelinPalmeiras won't allow Leonardo to sweep him here.
Leonardo trying to control the position.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to stand but Leonardo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KarelinPalmeiras's guard.

Leonardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonardo wants to pass the guard but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping the position.

Leonardo drops back, looking for a kneebar! KarelinPalmeiras looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. KarelinPalmeiras looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from KarelinPalmeiras!

Leonardo wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras postures up.
You can see the frustration on Leonardo's face as KarelinPalmeiras controls the position.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonardo keeps working.
KarelinPalmeiras in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is looking to reverse the position.
Leonardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leonardo tries to roll over but KarelinPalmeiras keeps him under control.
Leonardo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing KarelinPalmeiras from controlling successfully.
KarelinPalmeiras scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonardo controls KarelinPalmeiras momentarily but KarelinPalmeiras frees himself.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo working a defensive guard here.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but KarelinPalmeiras controlling him for the moment.
KarelinPalmeiras lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
KarelinPalmeiras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
Leonardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Leonardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonardo is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonardo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! KarelinPalmeiras is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! KarelinPalmeiras has escaped and now he's on top!

Leonardo keeping moving, preventing KarelinPalmeiras from controlling successfully.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonardo is retaining full guard.
Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonardo has wrist control.
KarelinPalmeiras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leonardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Leonardo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Leonardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! KarelinPalmeiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KarelinPalmeiras appears to be looking for a big counter.
KarelinPalmeiras doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Leonardo! KarelinPalmeiras is out on his feet! Leonardo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - KarelinPalmeiras is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! KarelinPalmeiras is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Leonardo!
A relieved looking Ernesto Leonardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.