PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomoh Rogein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogein has chosen If you can't ride two horses at once you should quit the circus as his entrance music. Roman Leonitis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leonitis
vs
Rogein

180 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nomoh Rogein!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonitis moves out of range as Rogein strikes.
Rogein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Leonitis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogein's half guard.
Leonitis lands with a punch from half guard.
Leonitis is keen to just control but Rogein is a slippery customer.
Rogein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leonitis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leonitis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonitis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Leonitis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leonitis with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogein wants to stand and escape but Leonitis is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonitis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leonitis won't allow Rogein to get back to his feet.
Rogein keeping moving, preventing Leonitis from controlling successfully.
Rogein has momentary wrist control but Leonitis slips an elbow through the middle.
Leonitisis looking to pass into half guard but Rogein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rogein is in guard.
Leonitis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leonitis controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis breaks from Rogein's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Leonitis has hold of Rogein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Leonitis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leonitis unloads with some shots from mount but Rogein bucks and avoids them well.
Leonitis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leonitis looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogein defends it well.
Leonitis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonitis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogein is looking to escape.
Leonitis throws some wild stikes that Rogein manages to avoid easily.
Rogein tries to buck Leonitis off but he can't manage it.

Leonitis is working for a guillotine from mount but Rogein frees his head quite easily.
Leonitis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis trying to control but Rogein is having none of it.

Leonitis wants to finish this one by submission but Rogein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leonitis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leonitis looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogein defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Leonitis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rogein looks to throw the jab but Leonitis is out of range.
Leonitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roman Leonitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonitis ducks under a wild hook from Rogein.

Leonitis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogein on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogein's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonitis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonitis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogein pulls Leonitis in close to prevent any damage.
Rogein keeping moving, preventing Leonitis from controlling successfully.
Rogein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogein keeping moving, preventing Leonitis from controlling successfully.
Leonitis thows a big elbow that misses.

Leonitis drops back looking for a leg! Rogein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogein manages to kick Leonitis off! Leonitis jumps back into Rogein's guard.
Leonitis throws a big right hand that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leonitis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Leonitis pushing down on Rogein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis is taking a breather. Rogein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leonitis is looking to take a break and control but Rogein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonitis working over Rogein with some ground and pound. Rogein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonitis wants to pass to mount but Rogein is defending the position.

Leonitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonitis wants to take a breather but Rogein is having none of it.
Leonitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis works his way into full mount!
Rogein working to try and regain half guard.
Rogein is breathing heavily.
Leonitis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rogein tries to lock up and control but Leonitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonitis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leonitis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leonitis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Leonitis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rogein is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Leonitis!