PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abigg Chungus (ranked 2360 p4p, 599 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 297 p4p, 84 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chungus
vs
Leyton

184 cm
22
180
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
175
11 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Conquer

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chungus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leyton defends well and Chungus ends up having to push Leyton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leyton with the counter takedown but Chungus avoids it easily.
Chungus has had enough of the clinch but Leyton keeps him there for the moment.
Chungus looking to slow down the pace here.
Chungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chungus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leyton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton blocking some punches.
Leyton has Chungus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chungus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Leyton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Chungus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been told by Chungus's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chungus tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
Chungus wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Leyton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chungus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chungus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chungus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton is nestled in close to Chungus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chungus is trying to control but can't.
Leyton is keen to just control but Chungus is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chungus sees it coming and defends easily.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Chungus's head.
Chungus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chungus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leyton is keen to just control but Chungus is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Chungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chungus to regain full guard.
Chungus keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chungus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Chungus is retaining full guard.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.

Leyton has gone for a leg lock! Chungus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leyton's guard.

Chungus trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton wants to sweep here but Chungus controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton is pulling down on Chungus's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chungus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leyton was covering up waiting for the punch and Chungus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leyton keeping moving, preventing Chungus from controlling successfully.

Leyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chungus is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chungus defends it easily.
Leyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton controlling Chungus's posture.
Chungus trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chungus manages to get himself to full guard.

Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton throws an elbow that misses. Chungus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leyton's guard. Nice move by Chungus!

Leyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chungus won't allow Leyton to sweep him here.
Chungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Leyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chungus defends it easily.
Leyton pulls Chungus in close to his closed guard and prevents Chungus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton pulls Chungus in to control the position.
Chungus won't allow Leyton to sweep him here.
Leyton pulls Chungus in close to prevent any damage.
Chungus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chungus won't allow Leyton to sweep him here.
Chungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyton is pulling down on Chungus's head. It's preventing any offense from Chungus, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abigg Chungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Leyton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chungus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leyton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chungus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leyton scores with a couple of short elbows.

Chungus is rocked!
Leyton cracks Chungus with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Leyton immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chungus is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Leyton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
In his post fight interview, Timo Leyton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.