PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenacity Tshabalala (ranked 1963 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Alonzo Leandro (ranked 250 p4p, 345 weight class). Alonzo Leandro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tshabalala
vs
Leandro

190 cm
26
240
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tenacity Tshabalala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Leandro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tshabalala works Leandro's body with a nice hook.
Tshabalala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leandro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Leandro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tshabalala on his heels. He'll look to pass Tshabalala's guard now, I'm sure.
Tshabalala has momentary wrist control but Leandro slips an elbow through the middle.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala wants to sweep here but Leandro controlling him for the moment.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro passes Tshabalala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leandro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tshabalala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leandro.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a solid left hand.
Leandro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro throwing strikes from guard but Tshabalala blocks nicely.
Leandro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leandro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leandro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Leandro drops back looking for a leg! Tshabalala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tshabalala manages to kick Leandro off! Leandro jumps back into Tshabalala's guard.
Tshabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tshabalala is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro trying to move into half guard but instead Tshabalala has managed to sweep!

Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
Leandro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Leandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tshabalala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tshabalala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leandro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Leandro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tshabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.

Leandro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tshabalala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leandro is on top in guard.

Leandro working some strikes from top position.
Leandro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leandro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leandro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leandro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Leandro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tshabalala is defending well.
Tshabalala taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Leandro tries for a kimura but Tshabalala is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro throws a strike aimed at the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala avoids it well.

Leandro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leandro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tshabalala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big right hand but Tshabalala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leandro tries to score with some ground and pound. Tshabalala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alonzo Leandro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leandro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leandro throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Leandro lands an elbow.
Leandro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leandro working the head with strikes.
Tshabalala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leandro connects with a decent elbow.
Leandro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.

Leandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tshabalala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.
Tshabalala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leandro on the ground.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leandro landing strikes.
Leandro fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tshabalala to see if he's OK.

Leandro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tshabalala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leandro is trying to ground and pound but Tshabalala uses the momentary lack of control by Leandro to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to pass to mount.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Leandro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leandro scoring with punches and elbows.
Tshabalala defending against the ground and pound.
Tshabalala tries to improve position but can't.
Leandro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leandro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro working the ground and pound but Tshabalala is defending the strikes.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big elbow.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Leandro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro working the ground and pound.

Tshabalala is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Leandro.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control.

Leandro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leandro working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Leandro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leandro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala taking a bit of punishment here - Leandro scoring with strikes.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.

Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro grinds an elbow into Tshabalala's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alonzo Leandro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leandro controlling the position.
Leandro is looking to take a break and control but Tshabalala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Leandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leandro 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Leandro!
A victorious Alonzo Leandro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.