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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1693 p4p, 257 weight class) and Cron Spliffton (ranked 2713 p4p, 369 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leighton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Cron Spliffton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
8 - 7 - 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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cron Spliffton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leighton cracks Spliffton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spliffton missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leighton throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffton moves out of range easily.
Spliffton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spliffton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spliffton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leighton throws a combination. Spliffton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
Leighton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spliffton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Spliffton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
Spliffton avoids the head kick by Leighton.
Spliffton keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spliffton! But no joy.
Leighton throws a wild body kick that Spliffton sees coming a mile off.
Leighton takes the fight into the clinch.
Spliffton blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Leighton.
It looks like Cron Spliffton has been cut.
Leighton lands an uppercut.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing Leighton back against the cage.
Spliffton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leighton tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing Leighton back against the cage.
Leighton wants to stall.
Spliffton presses Leighton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Spliffton.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leighton pushes Spliffton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Spliffton.
Leighton stalling.
Spliffton prevents the takedown attempt.
Leighton scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Leighton fails to land.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Leighton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leighton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffton.
Leighton has Spliffton pushed against the cage.
Leighton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leightons head.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Spliffton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leighton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leighton taking a breather.
Leighton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leighton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spliffton after a bit of a struggle.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliffton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leighton jumps into guard, dragging Spliffton to the mat.
Spliffton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leighton is proving hard to escape from.
Spliffton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spliffton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Spliffton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spliffton trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spliffton is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leighton is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Spliffton keeps moving.
Leighton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliffton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spliffton working a defensive guard here.
Spliffton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Smash and Twist. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Leighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leighton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leighton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spliffton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leighton throws an elbow that misses. Spliffton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leighton's guard. Nice move by Spliffton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cron Spliffton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spliffton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leighton blocks a jab.
Spliffton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leighton darts in looking for a takedown but Spliffton gets double underhooks and turns Leighton into the cage.
Spliffton tries to clinch
and Leighton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spliffton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Leighton.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
Spliffton lands a nice shot to the body.
Leighton lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffton blocks the elbow strike.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliffton lands with a left to the head.
Spliffton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Spliffton lands a hook that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Spliffton.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spliffton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliffton.
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Spliffton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliffton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leighton.
A short uppercut from Spliffton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leighton lands an elbow just above Spliffton 's eye.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spliffton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spliffton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton wants to sweep here but Spliffton controlling him for the moment.
Leighton has a closed guard, preventing Spliffton from standing up.
Spliffton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spliffton won't allow Leighton to sweep him here.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Spliffton from controlling successfully.
Spliffton controlling from the top position.
Leighton wants to sweep here but Spliffton controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spliffton is continuing to stall.
Leighton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton is working hard here to advance position.
Spliffton wants to stand but Leighton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leighton darts in trying to clinch
letting Spliffton counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a shot from downtown. Spliffton moves away and avoids it.
Spliffton throws a sloppy body shot
and Leighton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spliffton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leighton is out of range and Spliffton settles back down.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leighton looks to throw a body kick
and Spliffton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Spliffton taking a breather.
Leighton lands an uppercut.
Leighton tries to stall but Spliffton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leighton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spliffton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spliffton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spliffton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Spliffton.
Leighton misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cron Spliffton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cron Spliffton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Leighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton misses with a left hand
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Leighton throws a body shot but no joy.
Spliffton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leighton.
Spliffton tries a low kick but Leighton avoids it.
Leighton missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Eliott Leighton is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton connects with a single shot there.
Leighton slips a jab from Spliffton.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spliffton to score with a decent uppercut.
Spliffton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Spliffton pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Cron Spliffton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leighton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leighton moves away from the strike by Spliffton.
An attempted straight right counter from Leighton misses the target.
Leighton slips a jab from Spliffton.
Leighton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spliffton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spliffton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliffton wants it to stay on the feet.
Leighton tries to clinch but Spliffton moves out of range.
Spliffton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliffton tests Leighton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Leighton lands but Spliffton takes it in his stride.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spliffton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leighton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spliffton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leighton.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spliffton defending well though.
Leighton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliffton's head.
Spliffton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton trying to advance position but Spliffton counters by regaining guard.
Leighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leighton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leighton throws a strike but Spliffton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spliffton trying to keep a closed guard but Leighton is proving a slippery customer.
Eliott Leighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leighton is in close to Spliffton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliffton is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leighton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leighton forces his way into half guard.
Leighton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leighton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leighton lands a nice shot to the head.
Leighton landing shots from mount.
Spliffton taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton tries to reverse the position but Leighton maintains control.
Leighton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Leighton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spliffton working to try and regain half guard.
Leighton punching from mount but Spliffton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Leighton! Spliffton is hurt baaadly! Leighton is firing away with more strikes - Spliffton is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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RATING
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