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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Eli (ranked 1349 p4p, 752 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 180 p4p, 105 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Eli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eli gets back to full guard.
Eli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Eli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Leyton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli managing to control the position.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eli trying to control the position here.
Leyton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eli's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton is pressing down on Eli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eli is holding on for now.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Eli is working away.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eli is looking to improve his position.
Leyton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eli trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Eli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Eli is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton prevents Eli from improving his position.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Well, if Leyton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leyton stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli tries to kick Leyton off but Leyton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Eli's hands, connecting with Eli's forehead.
Eli wants to get back to his feet.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Leyton is trying to control. Eli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eli trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leyton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eli can pounce on him.
Eli fails to land with a series of punches.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli jabs Leyton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eli throws a right and a left that Leyton avoids nicely.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.
Leyton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leyton lands in his opponent's guard.
Eli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli manages to break the clinch.
Leyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eli to the mat! Eli manages to get full guard.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard.
Eli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton keeping full guard, as Eli tries to pass.
Eli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton has his foot on Eli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eli works his way back into a safe position though.
Eli controlling from the top position.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli is really struggling to control Leyton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eli stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches.
Leyton dives in and scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eli's guard.
Eli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leyton wants to control but Eli is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Eli's temple.
Eli is controlling Leyton's trapped leg to prevent Leyton from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Eli wants to control the action here but instead Leyton manages to pass to full mount!
Eli taking shots to the head.
Eli wants to control but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton controlling from mount.
Eli regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eli looks to score with a jab to the body but Leyton is just out of range.
Leyton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Eli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eli looking for a sweep. Not yet Eli, not yet.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Eli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton postures up in Eli's guard and throws a big left but Eli blocks it.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Eli seems keen to control Leyton's posture.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Eli wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leyton is in close to Eli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leyton counters with a single leg into guard. Eli didn't expect that.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Eli controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Leyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli pulls Leyton in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leyton in his tracks.
Eli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Leyton slips the punch.
Eli throws a wild body kick that Leyton sees coming a mile off.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton drives through with a takedown into Eli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eli keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Leyton.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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RATING
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