PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 1502 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Blake Leopoldo (ranked 218 p4p, 418 weight class). Averescu comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Dan Averescu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Averescu
vs
Leopoldo

185 cm
31
177
13 - 12 - 0

185 cm
30
180
11 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu throws a series of punches but Leopoldo avoids them all with ease.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Averescu lands.
Leopoldo defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu lunges at Leopoldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leopoldo's hand.
Leopoldo walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu misses with the combination.
It seemed like Leopoldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Leopoldo slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Averescu defending well as Leopoldo loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Leopoldo should have avoided that one.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Leopoldo.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Leopoldo saw that one coming.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Leopoldo off the cage and back into range.
Leopoldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Leopoldo moves away and avoids it.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Leopoldo.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu throws the left hand but Leopoldo avoids the punch easily.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Averescu dips to his left and cracks Leopoldo with an uppercut!
Leopoldo missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Leopoldo avoids nicely.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Averescu. That snapped Leopoldo's head back.
Leopoldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopoldo misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Leopoldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopoldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopoldo throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo slips a jab from Averescu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leopoldo lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Averescu slips a straight right by Leopoldo.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
The fighters circling - Leopoldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Averescu slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Averescu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Leopoldo is rocked!
Averescu cracks Leopoldo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Leopoldo falls backwards against the cage. Averescu follows up with more strikes that drop Leopoldo to his knees. Averescu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Leopoldo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.