PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Leino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Renavieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eino Leino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Leino
vs
Renavieri

182 cm
25
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Leino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Renavieri!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Renavieri has closed the distance and engaged Leino in a clinch.

Renavieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renavieri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leino defends it nicely.
Leino keeps the fight on the outside.
Renavieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leino's waist but Leino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Renavieri off to one side.

Leino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Leino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Renavieri, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renavieri can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Renavieri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Renavieri throws a series of punches but Leino moves out of range.
Calvin Renavieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renavieri. That's going to slow Leino down.
Renavieri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Renavieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Renavieri tries to avoid it but Leino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Renavieri to the ground. Renavieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leino is breathing heavily.
Leino fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Leino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renavieri tries to bum rush Leino with a series of wild strikes but Leino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renavieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Renavieri misses with a takedown attempt

and Leino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Renavieri won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renavieri manages to get back to half guard.
Renavieri is trying to control but can't.
Renavieri is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renavieri wants to control but Leino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Renavieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Renavieri looking to control.

Renavieri working for a triangle but Leino defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renavieri is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Renavieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leino is one step ahead there.
Renavieri trying to keep a closed guard but Leino is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Calvin Renavieri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Renavieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Leino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Renavieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Renavieri has his takedown stuffed

and Leino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leino looking for a takedown.
Leino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Renavieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Leino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renavieri misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renavieri throws a head kick that Leino semi-blocks.

It looks like Eino Leino has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Renavieri throws a right and a left that Leino avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renavieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Renavieri tries to clinch but Leino is having none of it.
Leino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renavieri as he avoids it easily.
Renavieri tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Leino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Renavieri's guard.
Renavieri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Renavieri looking to control.
Renavieri seems keen to control Leino's posture.
Renavieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renavieri is adopting a defensive guard.
Leino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renavieri is keeping the position for now.
Renavieri striking off his back but it's not causing Leino any problems.
Renavieri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Renavieri is trying to keep Leino in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renavieri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Calvin Renavieri just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renavieri. That's going to slow Leino down.
Eino Leino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renavieri dips to his left and cracks Leino with an uppercut!
Renavieri tries for a takedown but Leino circles away easily

and Leino counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Renavieri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Renavieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renavieri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Renavieri won't allow Leino to pass to mount.
Renavieri wants to get back to full guard.
Renavieri is looking to control Leino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renavieri avoid being mounted?
Renavieri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Renavieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renavieri trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eino Leino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eino Leino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renavieri.
A right-left combo lands from Renavieri.
A head kick misses from Renavieri.

Renavieri has Leino up against the cage in a clinch.
Leino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Renavieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renavieri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leino tries to avoid it but Renavieri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leino to the ground. Leino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renavieri misses with a combination

and Leino counters with a shoot takedown. Renavieri fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renavieri trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Renavieri is looking for a triangle but Leino pushes his legs off easily.
Renavieri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Renavieri has Leino pulled in close to control his posture.
Renavieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leino is now in half guard.

Renavieri has one foot on Leino's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Renavieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Renavieri misses with a takedown

and Leino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Renavieri's guard now.
Eino Leino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leino stopping the sweep attempt from Renavieri.
Renavieri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Renavieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leino is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leino slips nicely into half guard.
Renavieri is looking for a sweep. Leino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Renavieri gets full guard.
Renavieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Leino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Renavieri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leino is fighting to break Renavieri's control of his arms but Renavieri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Renavieri is trying to control the position but Leino postures up.
Leino wants to control from the top but Renavieri keeps moving.
Renavieri is pulling down on Leino's head. It's preventing any offense from Leino, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Leino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Leino!