PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Awesome Fred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Leszczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fred
vs
Leszczynski

225 cm
23
154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Awesome Fred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Leszczynski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leszczynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leszczynski fails to land the takedown.
Leszczynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fred swivels and escapes.

Leszczynski moves into range and clinches up with Fred.

Fred gets control of Leszczynski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fred will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Leszczynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leszczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Fred is retaining full guard.
Fred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leszczynski wants to pass the guard but Fred is keeping the position.
Fred really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leszczynski pushes down on Fred's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fred is refusing to be controlled, as Leszczynski sits in half guard.
Fred trying to hold on to Leszczynski's head to control him but Leszczynski postures up.
Fred holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leszczynski is looking to take a break and control but Fred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leszczynski has a takedown stuffed.
Awesome Fred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Leszczynski.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but Leszczynski shows good takedown defense.
Fred is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fred.
Fred slips a jab and a cross from Leszczynski.
Leszczynski throws a right and a left that Fred avoids nicely.
Fred keeps the fight on the outside.
Leszczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fred is just out of range.
Leszczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fred tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awesome Fred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Fred with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leszczynski is defended easily by Fred.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred leaves Leszczynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leszczynski wants to clinch.
Leszczynski shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leszczynski throws a leg kick but Fred sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fred.

Leszczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fred, pushing him back against the cage.
Leszczynski is looking to break free of the clinch but Fred has double underhooks.
Leszczynski misses with an elbow strike.
Fred on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leszczynski looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Leszczynski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fred uses from the top position.
Leszczynski trying to control the position.
Fred will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor Leszczynski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Leszczynski shoots for a takedown but Fred saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leszczynski swinging wildly here.
Fred tries for a takedown but Leszczynski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fred throws a series of punches but Leszczynski moves out of range.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but Leszczynski shows good takedown defense.

Leszczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leszczynski trying to control the position but instead, Fred has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leszczynski into the cage.
Leszczynski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leszczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fred gets underhooks to prevent Leszczynski's takedown attempt.
Awesome Fred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Leszczynski.
Leszczynski is trying to break the clinch but Fred is controlling him.

Leszczynski pulls Fred into guard.
Leszczynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leszczynski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leszczynski working for a submission but Fred is keeping him at bay.
Leszczynski looking to ground and pound but Fred is blocking nicely.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.

Leszczynski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leszczynski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape.
Fred tries to lock up and control but Leszczynski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fred defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leszczynski.
Leszczynski wants to take Fred's back but he can't do it this time.

Leszczynski has hold of Fred's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fred manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.

Fred defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leszczynski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leszczynski tries to control but Fred wriggling away.

Leszczynski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fred to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fred shrugs it off.
Leszczynski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.
Fred tries to lock up and control but Leszczynski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leszczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fred will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fred tries to clinch up.
Leszczynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fred fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leszczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fred paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leszczynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Fred sprawls well. He's pushed Leszczynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Leszczynski with that takedown attempt.
Awesome Fred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Leszczynski.
Fred throws a series of punches but Leszczynski moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Fred as Leszczynski shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leszczynski shoots in for a double leg but Fred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leszczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fred manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fred thows a body shot but no joy.
Leszczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Leszczynski is looking to clinch.
Fred shoots in but Leszczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leszczynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fred swivels and escapes.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but Leszczynski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leszczynski misses with a takedown attempt

and Fred counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leszczynski!
Fred forces the positional change into back control.
Will Fred go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Fred working for a choke but Leszczynski is defending well.

Leszczynski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fred gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leszczynski manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leszczynski.
Fred tries to clinch but Leszczynski moves out of range.
Leszczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fred.
Trevor Leszczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leszczynski shoots in and drives through. Fred sprawls well.
A combination from Leszczynski does no damage.
Leszczynski tries to clinch but Fred moves out of range.
Leszczynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fred is fending him off so far but Leszczynski persists. Nope, Fred circles away and we're back to standing.
Leszczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leszczynski misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leszczynski. Fred does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leszczynski wants to clinch.
Leszczynski wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Awesome Fred showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leszczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Leszczynski!