PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Leonitis
vs
Guinness

180 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leonitis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Leonitis seems to be working for a kimura but Guinness defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonitis trying to pass the guard but Guinness defending well.
Leonitis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonitis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Leonitis is trying for a kimura here. Guinness looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Leonitis wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Leonitis!
Roman Leonitis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.