PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 2176 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Zane Raven (ranked 165 p4p, 128 weight class). Leetoh comes to the cage accompanied by Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo. Raven has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Leetoh
vs
Raven

168 cm
21
140
2 - 4 - 0

172 cm
23
145
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leetoh tries to move into range but Raven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Leetoh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leetoh defends it well.
Raven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leetoh.
Raven avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with a looping left.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leetoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Raven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leetoh is trying to improve his position.

Raven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raven wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy.
Leetoh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven postures up.

Raven swings around for an armbar but Leetoh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.

Raven working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leetoh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Leetoh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leetoh, into his guard.

Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven is pushing down on Leetoh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leetoh is fighting to maintain full guard but Raven has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Raven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leetoh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leetoh is trying to escape back to his feet but Raven uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven advances nicely into full mount.
Leetoh stops Raven from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leetoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raven manages to capitalize on a mistake by Leetoh to take his back!
Leetoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in The Firm inform me that Raven has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leetoh is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven prevents Leetoh from getting the reversal.

Raven looking for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh is having none of it.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven is having none of it.

Leetoh tries to improve his position but Raven has taken his back! Raven has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Leetoh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Raven pushes Leetoh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
After winning the bout, Zane Raven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.