PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Leyton (ranked 950 p4p, 775 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 140 p4p, 109 weight class). Noeigati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cremation of Sam McGee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timo Leyton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Noeigati's chin.

Leyton
vs
Noeigati

180 cm
26
173
13 - 5 - 1

182 cm
23
172
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

UNDEFEATED

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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Leyton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leyton shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Noeigati lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leyton at a distance.
Noeigati has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leyton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noeigati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leyton throws out the jab.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leyton or perhaps it was just good defense by Noeigati, which made it look bad.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Noeigati explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton misses with a takedown
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
That kick from Noeigati tenderised Leyton's leg. Leyton is trying to keep his angry face on.

Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leyton tries to score with some ground and pound. Noeigati controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position but Noeigati is working away.
Leyton throws an elbow but Noeigati slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noeigati can't do much from the bottom here.
Leyton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noeigati is avoiding damage well.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noeigati sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noeigati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Leyton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noeigati has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leyton but great work by Noeigati.
Noeigati is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leyton is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Noeigati working away.
Leyton being controlled for a moment.
Leyton 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leyton wants to control but Noeigati postures up.
Leyton tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton gets back to half guard.

Leyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noeigati pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leyton keeping hold of Noeigati's head, controlling as best he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Noeigati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but Noeigati defending well.
Noeigati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noeigati is concentrating on defense, preventing Leyton from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
Leyton throwing shots but Noeigati is blocking nicely.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Noeigati's temple.
Leyton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Leyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Noeigati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noeigati is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Leyton is working for a kimura but Noeigati is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Noeigati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noeigati is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Leyton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Leyton's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Leyton avoids it with no problem.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Noeigati circles away easily
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Leyton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Leyton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati counters with a good low kick that Leyton was not able to check.
Noeigati ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Noeigati gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati trying to land knees to the body.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Noeigati obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is working Leyton over against the cage.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Leyton avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noeigati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leytons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Noeigati scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Leyton controls the action.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leyton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noeigati working Leyton over with knees to the body.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Leyton is rocked!
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Oh Leyton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leyton.
Noeigati gets underhooks to prevent Leyton's takedown attempt.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati throws a big uppercut that drops Leyton! More strikes from Noeigati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leyton lies dazed against the cage as Noeigati celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.