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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Leston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leston has chosen . as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Leston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign moves out of range as Leston strikes.
Leston misses with a straight right.
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Leston.
Reign is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tim Leston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reign on the side of the head.
Reign misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leston misses with a straight left.
Leston lands a jab to Reign's midsection.
Reign takes one to the chin there.
Reign fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leston lands with a right hand.
Reign dives in and grabs Leston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leston pushes down on Reign's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Leston coming out on top.
Leston scores with a decent looking hook.
Leston scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Leston finds it's target.
Leston connects with a looping right hand.
Reign fails with a takedown attempt.
Leston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Leston misses with an uppercut.
Leston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tim Leston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leston looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Reign shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leston pinned against the cage. Leston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Leston lands.
Leston jabs at Reign's body.
Leston misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leston.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leston throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Leston as he connects with a hook.
Reign will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leston scores with a hook to the body. Reign takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks.
Nice takedown defense from Leston. No joy for Reign on that attempt.
Leston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Leston tries to sprawl but Reign drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leston looking for submissions off his back.
Leston looking for submissions off his back.
Leston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leston's head.
Leston actively working from the bottom here.
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leston looking for submissions off his back.
Leston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reign trying to control the position from guard on top but Leston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reign gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leston keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Reign forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Leston is working away.
Leston wants to improve his position but Reign is controlling well.
Leston actively working from the bottom here.
Leston is looking to improve his position.
Reign is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leston is just riding it out for now. Reign eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Leston 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.
A left lands for Leston.
Reign defending well as Leston loads up on a big left hand.
Reign shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leston sprawls well. Leston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reign gets slowly back to his feet.
Leston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leston takes a swing at Reign's ribcage but misses.
Reign looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reign misses with a takedown attempt - Leston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign tries for a takedown but Leston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolliver Reign is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reign on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reign takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leston scores with a shot to the body.
Reign doesn't manage to clinch there - Leston circles away.
Reign looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reign has time to react.
Leston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Leston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reign at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reign at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leston.
Good exchange - Leston coming out on top.
Reign tries for a takedown but Leston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reign is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reign misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign closes the distance and clinches up with Leston, looking for a takedown. Reign pushes Leston against the cage but Leston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Leston catches Reign right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Leston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leston throws a looping overhand right but Reign ducks down to avoid it.
Reign dives in and grabs Leston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leston pushes down on Reign's head and hops out.
Reign moves out of range as Leston strikes.
Leston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leston connects with a looping right hand.
Leston dips to his left and cracks Reign with an uppercut!
Leston misses the jab.
Leston tries to bum rush Reign with a series of wild strikes but Reign uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reign closes the distance and clinches up with Leston, looking for a takedown. Reign pushes Leston against the cage but Leston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leston catches Reign with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leston slaps away a takedown attempt from Reign, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reign's hands.
Leston's corner calls for a 1-2. Leston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reign looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Leston.
Reign is looking to clinch.
Reign moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reign shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leston but Leston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tim Leston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leston scores with a jab to the body.
Leston misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Leston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leston staying out of range there.
Leston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leston leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reign changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leston tries to avoid it but Reign manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leston to the ground. Leston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Leston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Leston lands with an overhand left.
Leston jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leston tests Reign's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reign tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leston swivels and escapes.
Leston just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Leston.
Leston throws a series of punches but Reign moves out of range.
Leston connects with the punch.
Leston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leston.
Reign shoots in for a double leg but Leston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reign staying out of range there.
Reign has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leston finds it's way round the side to connect with Reign's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leston lands a nice hook to Reign's body. Reign takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leston throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
Leston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leston throws a hook to the side of Reign's head but Reign sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Leston misses.
Leston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leston works Reign's body with a nice hook.
Leston cracks a nice hook into Reign's ribs.
Leston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leston wants it to stay on the feet.
Reign takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reign on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leston thuds a left hand into Reign's body.
Leston connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Reign.
Leston throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Leston cracks a nice hook into Reign's ribs.
Reign walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reign fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leston clobbers Reign with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leston jabs at Reign's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reign uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leston.
Reign uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leston.
Reign misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leston.
Reign takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leston misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Leston - just one landing.
Leston throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
Leston with a jab.
Leston scores with a shot to the body.
Leston lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reign is defended easily by Leston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leston just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kolliver Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Leston misses.
Leston missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Leston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leston scores with a jab. Reign acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reign fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reign shoots in for a double leg but Leston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Leston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Leston!
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energy
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hype
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