PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2160 p4p, 261 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3886 p4p, 390 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johan Dahlberg enters the cage!

Leighton
vs
Dahlberg

191 cm
26
209 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

186 cm
37
212 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

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 10 - 10 - 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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.
Leighton lands a nice elbow.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Dahlberg prevents a body shot from Leighton.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
Dahlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton lands with a right to the head.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Dahlberg controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Dahlberg takes a shot to the head.

Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Leighton.

Leighton has Dahlberg up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
Leighton is leaning against Dahlberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leighton lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
Leighton digs a right hand underneath Dahlberg's ribcage. Dahlberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leighton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahlberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dahlberg.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leighton misses with a knee to the head.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leighton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leighton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dahlberg.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Dahlberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leightons head.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but Dahlberg blocks with his arms.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dahlberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dahlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dahlberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Leighton looking to throw knees to the head but Dahlberg is blocking nicely.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Leighton - that landed with a thud.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leighton.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton misses with a body punch.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg is leaning against Leighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leighton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dahlberg tries to work over Leighton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahlberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton keeps control of Dahlberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahlberg.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leighton.
Leighton misses with some punches.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahlberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dahlberg lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leighton. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Leighton drops his hands momentarily and Dahlberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dahlberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Leighton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leighton or not.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton is stalling here.
Leighton misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Dahlberg lands with a left to the head.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Dahlberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leighton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton trying to land knees to the body.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Dahlberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Dahlberg controls the action.
Dahlberg scores with a hook to the body.
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dahlberg is keeping busy.
Leighton scores with a shoulder strike.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Dahlberg.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
Dahlberg lands an uppercut.

Leighton is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is trying to break free.
Dahlberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Leighton has double underhooks.
Leighton lands an elbow just above Dahlberg 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dahlberg up against the cage.
Dahlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dahlberg.
Leighton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dahlberg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dahlberg as Leighton tries to tie him up.
Dahlberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dahlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dahlberg as Leighton tries to tie him up.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
A right hook to the body lands for Dahlberg.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dahlberg slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dahlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leighton is trying to stall.
Dahlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
Dahlberg misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Dahlberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dahlberg throws a head kick but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Eliott Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton with a nice cross.
Leighton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dahlberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leighton throws a leg kick that misses.
Dahlberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dahlberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with an open hand slap.
Dahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Dahlberg lands a big right hand that sends Leighton crashing to the mat! Dahlberg stays standing though and waves Leighton back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
Leighton blocks a jab.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Dahlberg pushes him off.
Dahlberg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leighton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dahlberg.
Dahlberg blocks a jab.
Dahlberg swings for the body but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Leighton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Leighton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leighton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Leighton tries to keep at a distance but Dahlberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Leighton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dahlberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dahlberg.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Dahlberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Leighton checks the leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Leighton avoids the head kick by Dahlberg.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with a good jab.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Dahlberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Leighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut
and Leighton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leighton lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlberg.
Still in the clinch, Dahlberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahlberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leighton tries to throw a body punch but Dahlberg avoids it by throwing Leighton back against the cage.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Leighton tries a body shot but Dahlberg blocks it.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dahlberg up against the cage.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.

Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahlberg backs up against the cage.

Leighton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahlberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dahlberg.
A short left from Dahlberg.
Leighton is trying to stall.
Dahlberg tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
Dahlberg blocks an uppercut.
Leighton stalls.
Leighton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dahlberg.
Leighton with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Dahlberg.
Well Dahlberg 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johan Dahlberg!
In defeat, Eliott Leighton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.