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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1651 p4p, 775 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 235 p4p, 109 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. A fine choice. Jordon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sticky Icky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 13 - 0 |
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22 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leighton did well to prevent Jordon getting side control.
Jordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jordon.
Jordon wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Jordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordon trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leighton's head.
Jordon wants to control but Leighton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jordon with the ground and pound but Leighton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leighton's guard.
Jordon looks to land a strike but Leighton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordon postures up and lands a big shot to Leighton's brow.
Jordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordon forces his way into half guard.
Jordon trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jordon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing.
Jordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordon is aware though and is defending well.
Jordon is working Leighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leighton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordon's guard! Nice work there by Leighton!
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton postures up.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jordon's guard.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to take a breather but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordon moves into full guard.
Jordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leighton is pushing down on Jordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Leighton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leighton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jordon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jordon clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leighton looking for a takedown.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton has clasped his hands together around Jordon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Jordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Jordon is working for a kimura but Leighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Leighton is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordon passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leighton's head.
Leighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily.
Jordon with the ground and pound but Leighton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jordon passes Leighton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Leighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jordon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jordon working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton regains half guard.
Jordon is trying for a kimura here. Leighton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jordon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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