PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 10087 p4p, 850 weight class) and NIgel Farage (ranked 4154 p4p, 544 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. A fine choice. NIgel Farage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leighton
vs
Farage

191 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, NIgel Farage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farage with a jab.
Farage misses with a body shot
and Leighton counters with a good, hard body kick but Farage shrugs it off.
Leighton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farage throws out a loose jab but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Farage.
Farage shoots in looking for a takedown but Leighton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leighton slips a jab and a cross from Farage.
Farage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leighton tries to avoid it but Farage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leighton to the ground. Leighton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eliott Leighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NIgel Farage.
Farage throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighton counters with a stiff right hand.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farage misses with an uppercut
and Leighton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farage.

Farage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Leighton kicks Farage off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farage needs to keep his hands up - Leighton had a free shot at his head there.
Farage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farage misses with a lunging right hand
and Leighton counters with an inside leg kick.
Leighton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leighton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leighton lands a jab to the head.
Farage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leighton counters with a stiff right hand.
Leighton cracks a nice hook into Farage's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Leighton. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton cracks Farage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farage swings widly with a right hand
and Leighton counters with a nice body kick.
Leighton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leighton scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Leighton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farage looks winded!
Leighton lands a nice looking body shot.
Leighton takes a swing at Farage's ribcage but misses.
Farage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farage throws a poor cross that misses
and Leighton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leighton swinging wildly here.
Farage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farage is looking to clinch but Leighton is avoiding it.
Leighton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Farage throws a leg kick but Leighton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farage.
Leighton connects with a crisp jab.
Leighton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farage's coach down at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Farage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leighton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Leighton.
Farage misses with a shot to the body

and Leighton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farage has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
A head punch on the inside from Farage fails to land.
Leighton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leighton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farage or not.
Leighton pushes Farage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Leighton.

Leighton breaks the clinch.
Farage missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leighton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Farage misses the target.
Leighton connects with the punch.
Leighton defending well as Farage loads up on a big left hand.
Farage scores with a hook.
Farage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Farage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farage wants to clinch up but Leighton keeps it at a distance.
Leighton throwing a counter right hand but Farage manages to avoid it.
Farage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leighton connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Farage misses the target.
NIgel Farage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leighton defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Farage tests Leighton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leighton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Farage.
Farage throws a big shot that misses.
Leighton moves away from the strike by Farage.
Farage dips to his left and cracks Leighton with an uppercut!
Leighton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leighton jabs Farage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farage throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farage tries for a takedown but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eliott Leighton is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farage walks into a straight right hand from Leighton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton connects with a body shot that sends Farage's belly button to the back.
Farage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leighton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Farage is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Leighton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farage doesn't seem phased though.
Eliott Leighton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leighton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farage thuds his right hand into Leighton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leighton moves forwards but Farage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Leighton there.
Farage throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Leighton misses the target.
Farage's corner calls for a 1-2. Farage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
Leighton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Leighton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leighton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leighton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leighton lands a right hand.
Leighton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farage backwards.
Leighton presses Farage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leighton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Leighton.
Leighton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leighton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leighton.
Leighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leighton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leighton is leaning against Farage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Leighton.

Farage is rocked!

Leighton breaks from the clinch.
Farage is still on wobbly legs! Can Leighton finish him?
Leighton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Leighton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Farage sprawling to the canvas! Farage rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leighton finish him?!
Leighton stuns Farage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body. Farage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Leighton lands a big uppercut and Farage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farage looks OK. Leighton waves Farage back to his feet!
Farage is looking to clinch but Leighton is avoiding it.
Farage misses with a combination
enabling Leighton to counter with a crisp jab.
Farage throws a lazy right hand but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farage throws a leg kick
and Leighton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farage looks to throw the jab but Leighton is out of range.
Farage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Leighton has knocked Farage down with a huge combo! Leighton steps away and waves a wobbly Farage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Farage throws a good cross that connects.

Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
Farage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eliott Leighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NIgel Farage.
Leighton lands a hook that snaps the head of Farage backwards.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body.
Leighton scores with a shot to the side of Farage's head.

Leighton manages to break the clinch.
Leighton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farage can do to turn this around?
Leighton scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Leighton sends Farage crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leighton is motioning to the referee to let Farage up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leighton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Farage shoots in for a double leg but Leighton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farage seems to have recovered his senses.
Farage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leighton to score with a decent uppercut.

Leighton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farage, pushing him back against the cage.
Leighton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leighton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farage's head.
Farage misses with a double jab

and Leighton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farage! Leighton lets Farage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farage has his takedown stuffed

and Leighton moves into the clinch.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leighton.
Farage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leighton is defending well for now.

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

Farage is working an open guard so Leighton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leighton lands a jab to the head.
Farage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leighton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leighton works Farage's body with a nice hook.
Farage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Leighton tenderised Farage's leg. Farage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leighton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Farage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leighton can pounce on him.

Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leighton lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Leighton pushes Farage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leighton scores with a shot to the side of Farage's head.
NIgel Farage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Leighton.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body.
Leighton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Leighton drops Farage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Farage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Leighton breaks from the clinch.
Farage gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Leighton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Farage is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliott Leighton!