PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Leapcat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen Adrenaline as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Leapcat
vs
Cross

182 cm
24
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Leapcat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Leapcat counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Cross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leapcat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leapcat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Leapcat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Cross darts in and clinches Leapcat up against the cage.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Leapcat is controlling him.
Leapcat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leapcat can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Leapcat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leapcat tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Leapcat has him pressed against the cage.
Leapcat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Leapcat is controlling him.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Leapcat blocks it.
Leapcat stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leapcat presses Cross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leapcat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Leapcat.
Leapcat scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Leapcat lands with a right to the head.
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leapcat gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leapcat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Leapcat on the inside.
Cross looks gassed!
Leapcat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leapcat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leapcat avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Leapcat lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Leapcat.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leapcat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leapcat managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
Come on Leapcat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leapcat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leapcat digs a right hand into Cross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cross's gas tank.
Leapcat lands with a right to the head.
Leapcat lands with a left to the head.
Leapcat is working Cross over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat scores with a hook to the body.
Leapcat lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leapcat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leapcat is working Cross over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leapcat - that landed with a thud.
Leapcat lands a body shot.
Leapcat lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Leapcat.
Leapcat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leapcat lands a nice shot to the body.
Leapcat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leapcat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Leapcat.
Leapcat digs a right hand underneath Cross's ribcage. Cross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leapcat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leapcat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leapcat scores with a hook to the body.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leapcat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat cracks Cross with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Leapcat.
Leapcat cracks Cross with a nice body shot.
Leapcat lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Nice body punch from Leapcat - that landed with a thud.
Leapcat stalls.
Leapcat is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Leapcat has him pressed against the cage.
Leapcat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leapcat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leapcat has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leapcat.
Cross is trying to push Leapcat away but Leapcat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Leapcat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leapcat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leapcat throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leapcat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross's head backwards.
Cross throws a hook but Leapcat blocks it.
Cross lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Leapcat does it's job there.
Leapcat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leapcat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Leapcat lands with a shot to the body.

Leapcat has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Leapcat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leapcat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leapcat has him pressed against the cage.
Leo Leapcat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat scores with a hook to the body.
Cross is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leapcat scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leapcat cracks Cross with a nice body shot.
Leapcat stalls.
Leapcat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leapcat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leapcat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
A short right from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leapcat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands a nice uppercut.
Leapcat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Leapcat keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Leapcat.
Leapcat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leapcat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leapcat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leapcat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leapcat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Leapcat lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Leapcat pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Leapcat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross takes a shot to the head.
Leapcat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leapcat gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Leapcat as the two fighters clinch.

Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leapcat connects with a body shot.
Cross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Leapcat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leapcat.
Cross drops his hands momentarily and Leapcat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leapcat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Leapcat cracks Cross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leapcat lands a slapping body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leapcat.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leapcat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leapcat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leapcat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leapcat blocks an elbow strike from Cross.
Leapcat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Leapcat lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leapcat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leapcat as the two fighters clinch.
Leapcat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Leapcat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leapcat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leapcat lands with a short shot to the head.
Leapcat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Leapcat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leapcat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat digs a right hand underneath Cross's ribcage. Cross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leapcat lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leapcat stalling in the clinch.
Leapcat lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leapcat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Leapcat misses with a wild combination.
Leapcat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross throws a chopping leg kick but Leapcat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Leapcat.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leapcat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leapcat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leapcat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Leapcat misses.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cross.
Leapcat lands a right hook to the body.
Cross needs to keep his hands up - Leapcat had a free shot at his head there.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Leapcat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leapcat thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Leapcat. Those never looked like landing.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Leapcat circles away.

Leapcat has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leapcat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leapcat lands a shot to the body.
Leapcat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
Leapcat lands with a left to the head.
Leo Leapcat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Leapcat blocks it.
A short right from Leapcat.
Cross tries to break free but Leapcat pushes him back against the cage.
Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Leapcat is controlling him.
Leapcat lands a left hand.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leapcat avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leapcat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leapcat.
A hook to the body from Leapcat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leapcat.
Leapcat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leapcat lands a nice shot to the body.
Leapcat lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leapcat.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross looking to stall.
Leapcat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leapcat lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Leapcat avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leapcat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Leapcat finds it's target.
Leapcat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leapcat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
Leapcat connects with a looping right hand.
Leapcat scores with a punch to the head.
Leapcat connects with a nice looking jab.
Leapcat punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.

Leapcat moves into the clinch.
Leapcat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leapcat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leapcat is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leapcat is struggling to control the position.
David Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Leapcat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leapcat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leapcat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leapcat!