PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jane
vs
Leonidas I

181 cm
29
190 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

178 cm
28
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas I!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane is looking to clinch but Leonidas I is avoiding it.
Leonidas I doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tom Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonidas I.
Jane moves forwards but Leonidas I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonidas I scores with a head kick. Jane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas I as he avoids it easily.
Jane is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas I fails to land with a series of punches.
Jane is looking to clinch but Leonidas I is avoiding it.
Jane shoots for a takedown but Leonidas I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonidas I connects with a body shot.
Jane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonidas I now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonidas I drives through and clinches with Jane against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonidas I.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leonidas I.
Jane blocks a body shot from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I misses with a body punch.

Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonidas I connects with a body shot.
Jane swings for the body but Leonidas I moves out of range.
Leonidas I is looking for the big counter here.
Jane tries to clinch there but Leonidas I circles away.
Jane closes the distance but Leonidas I moves to the side
and Leonidas I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonidas I darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Leonidas I has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I slows down the pace here.
Leonidas I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Leonidas I as the two fighters clinch.
Leonidas I throws a punch but it's blocked by Jane.
Leonidas I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas I pushes off an throws an elbow but Jane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Leonidas I manages to break the clinch.

Leonidas I clinches up against the cage.
Leonidas I can't find room to land a body shot as Jane controls the action.
A short left from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Leonidas I.
Jane is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leonidas I avoiding damage.
Leonidas I pushes Jane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jane blocks an elbow strike.
Leonidas I is pressed up against the cage. Jane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas I down to the mat. Leonidas I avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leonidas I throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jane misses with the combination.
Leonidas I throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Leonidas I darts in and clinches Jane up against the cage.
Leonidas I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
Jane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonidas I smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I moves out of range as Jane strikes.
Jane throws a body kick that misses
and Leonidas I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas I, looking for a takedown. Jane pushes Leonidas I against the cage but Leonidas I circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonidas I misses the shot to the body.
Jane is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jane.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Jane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonidas I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jane with a body shot.
Leonidas I lands a nice shot to the body.
Jane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leonidas I throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Leonidas I dominated that round.
That's time! Jane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Leonidas I forces Jane back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonidas I.
King Leonidas I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonidas I has Jane pushed against the cage.
Jane managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I lands an uppercut.

Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I moves out of range of the body kick from Jane.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonidas I!

Leonidas I forces Jane back against the cage and clinches.

Leonidas I manages to break the clinch.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas I.
Leonidas I misses with a body shot.
Leonidas I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Leonidas I's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas I looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonidas I lands a jab to the nose.
Jane throws a right and a left that Leonidas I avoids nicely.
Jane dodges the punch combination from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas I is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jane rather than just go for the knockout.
Leonidas I displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jane.
Leonidas I misses the shot to the body.
King Leonidas I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas I swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jane.
Leonidas I takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane shoots in but Leonidas I avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Leonidas I to counter with a crisp jab.

Leonidas I closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas I scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas I after a bit of a struggle.
Leonidas I scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonidas I taking a breather.

Leonidas I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Leonidas I pushes Jane up against the cage in a clinch.

Leonidas I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas I stuns Jane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jane shoots and misses
and Leonidas I counters with a three punch combo that has Jane backing up. Jane nods at Leonidas I to acknowledge the strikes.
Leonidas I swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
Jane has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Leonidas I releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonidas I clinches with his opponent.
Jane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonidas I pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane tries to clinch but Leonidas I moves out of range.
Jane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonidas I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonidas I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonidas I swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Leonidas I tries to keep at a distance but Jane has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas I.

Leonidas I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Leonidas I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Leonidas I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Jane misses
and Leonidas I counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonidas I throws a series of punches but Jane moves out of range.
Jane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonidas I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jane with a body shot.
Leonidas I tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas I pushes him off.
Leonidas I replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jane blocks it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonidas I scores with a four punch combination!
Leonidas I lands with a straight right. Jane didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas I lands with a good body shot.
Jane dodges the punch combination from Leonidas I.

Leonidas I forces Jane back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jane shoots in but Leonidas I avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Leonidas I clinches.
Jane tries to score a body lock takedown but Leonidas I shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Leonidas I manages to break the clinch.

Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I lands a left hand.
Leonidas I stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane tries to pull guard but Leonidas I won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas I stalling.
Leonidas I misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I connects with a body shot.
That kick from Leonidas I tenderised Jane's leg. Jane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.

Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonidas I misses with a combination
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Leonidas I moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonidas I connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jane momentarily.

Leonidas I pushes Jane up against the cage in a clinch.
Jane is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas I is controlling him.
Leonidas I tries to throw a body punch but Jane avoids it by throwing Leonidas I back against the cage.
Leonidas I holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leonidas I is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jane is defending well for now.
Jane jumps guard but Leonidas I stands there with Jane around his waist. Jane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonidas I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonidas I lands a shot to the body.

Leonidas I manages to break the clinch.
King Leonidas I seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonidas I moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonidas I misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jane.

Leonidas I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonidas I tries to bum rush Jane with a series of wild strikes but Jane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas I displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jane.
Leonidas I throws a counter combo.
Leonidas I plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King Leonidas I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas I fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tom Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jane's head.

Jane is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonidas I has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Leonidas I!
In his post fight interview, King Leonidas I gave a big smile as he said 'I'm here, just taking a stroll, stretching my legs... These, uh, 300 men are my just personal bodyguards. '.