Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
Leyton forces his way into half guard.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank trying to control but Leyton postures up.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leyton is nestled in close to Frank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton prevents Frank from improving his position.
Frank has his hands clasped together around Leyton's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Leyton in his half guard.
Frank is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Frank is looking to escape.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frank manages to get to full guard.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leyton cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Frank is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frank wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leyton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank is looking to sweep but instead, Leyton has passed into half guard. #T4#
Leyton prevents Frank from improving his position.
Frank trying to control here.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frank is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank manages to get to full guard.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank cracks a nice hook into Leyton's ribs.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leyton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank takes a swing at Leyton's ribcage but misses.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Leyton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Leyton should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frank prevents Leyton from improving position.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank to see if he's OK.
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
Frank tries to improve position but can't.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Frank struggling a bit here.
Leyton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank trying to control the position. #SUB#
Frank looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Leyton is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leyton is keeping the position for now.
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frank wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Leyton winds up and cracks Frank with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leyton advances to half guard.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Leyton in his half guard.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Frank preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frank gets back to full guard. #T4#
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank looking to control.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leyton is defended easily by Frank.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Leyton slips the punch.
Frank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frank tries to buck Leyton off but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Frank takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leyton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Leyton trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank to see if he's OK.
Leyton trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom. #T2#
Frank struggling a bit here.
Frank pushes Leyton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leyton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Darius Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank tries to buck Leyton off but Leyton is having none of it.
Frank takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A control attempt from Frank but he's now mounted!
Leyton trying to control but Frank is having none of it. #T3#
Leyton working Frank over with strikes here.
Frank is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank is positioning himself well to prevent Leyton advancing to mount. #SUB#
Frank actively working from the bottom here.
Frank is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Leyton working a defensive guard here.
Leyton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Leyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frank postures up in Leyton's guard and throws a big left but Leyton blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank being controlled here momentarily.
Timo Leyton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leyton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Leyton misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Quessy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy lands a shot to the body.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton.
Quessy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
Quessy lands with a left to the head.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quessy slowing the pace effectively.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton. #T1#
Quessy working aggressively here.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leyton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quessy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quessy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Quessy.
Quessy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quessy just leaning against Leyton, taking a breather. #T2#
Quessy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quessy tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy stalls.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy misses with some punches.
Quessy lands a right hand.
Leyton has Quessy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quessy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quessy.
Leyton prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Quessy tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quessy lands a right hand.
Quessy lands a left hand.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Leyton tries to score a body lock takedown but Quessy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Quessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Quessy.
Leyton wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Quessy.
Quessy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leyton backwards. #T4#
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Quessy working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Quessy fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quessy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leyton blocking some punches.
Quessy tries a body shot but Leyton blocks it.
Quessy pushes Leyton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton.
Quessy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Quessy lands with an overhand left.
Leyton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Leyton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quessy circles away.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quessy's waist but Quessy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Quessy sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leyton fails with the takedown
and Quessy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leyton tries for a takedown but Quessy circles away easily#CL2#
and Quessy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quessy lands a hook that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
Leyton is looking for a takedown.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Quessy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Quessy.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quessy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy lands a nice uppercut.
Leyton blocks an uppercut.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy lands with a right to the head.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leyton. #TD#
Leyton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leyton manages to end up in side control.
Quessy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Quessy gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Quessy is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quessy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Quessy actively working from the bottom here.
Leyton throwing shots but Quessy is blocking nicely.
Quessy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leyton cracks Quessy with a solid left hand.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Leyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quessy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Quessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leyton's guard. #REVB#
Leyton controlling Quessy's posture.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy postures up.
Leyton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quessy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leyton pulls Quessy in close to prevent any damage.
Quessy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quessy forces his way into half guard.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Quessy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Quessy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Quessy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Quessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Quessy lands with a right hand. #TD#
Quessy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leyton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Quessy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leyton won't allow Quessy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Leyton postures up.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Quessy blocks nicely.
Quessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Quessy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leyton doesn't defend quickly enough and Quessy has managed to lock this one up! Can Leyton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quessy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Quessy!
A very excited looking Thomas Quessy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Lew missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lew's waist but Lew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
Leyton takes a swing at Lew's ribcage but misses.
Lew throws a counter combo.
Lew throws a leg kick #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leyton trying to control but Lew is working from the bottom.
Lew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leyton cracks Lew with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Lew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leyton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Lew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leyton lands a couple of digs.
Leyton distracts Lew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leyton stands up over Lew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leyton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lew's head.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Lew keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leyton trying to control but Lew is working from the bottom.
Lew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lew is now in half guard. #T3#
Leyton tries to roll over but Lew keeps him under control.
Leyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lew is working away from the top position though.
Leyton tries to get to full guard but Lew has control of the leg.
Leyton is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Leyton looking for submissions off his back.
Lew uses his free foot to push down on Leyton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leyton. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leyton is looking to escape.
Leyton is trying to escape the mount.
Lew controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton is squirming around, avoiding Lew's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lew.
Lew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lew throws a looping overhand right but Leyton ducks down to avoid it.
Lew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leyton moves out of range of the strikes.
Lew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leyton moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Lew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leyton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Lew bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Timo Leyton has been cut.
Leyton walks into a straight right hand from Lew.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Leyton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leyton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lew.
No luck for Leyton with that takedown attempt.
Lew looks to land a right hand but Leyton moved out of range.#KD2#
Lew lands a big uppercut and Leyton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leyton looks OK. Lew waves Leyton back to his feet!#ROC2#Leyton is rocked!
Julius Lew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leyton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lew counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lew!
Julius Lew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Sojka sizes up Leyton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sojka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Sojka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sojka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leyton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sojka clobbers Leyton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leyton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka connects with the punch.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Sojka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leyton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Sojka throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sojka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka is looking to stand up but Leyton isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Sojka has wrist control.
Sojka keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
Sojka is looking to stand up but Leyton isn't so interested in that idea.
Sojka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton slips nicely into half guard.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Sojka dodges it nicely. #ES#
Sojka pushes Leyton off and gets back to his feet.
Sojka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sojka lands with a hook. Leyton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leyton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sojka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leyton.
Leyton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka throws a series of strikes that have Leyton backpedaling.
Sojka misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sojka's guard.#ES#
Sojka pushes Leyton off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sojka is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard.
Sojka pushes Leyton off looking to stand but Leyton dives back in and keeps control.
Sojka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leyton stops Sojka from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Sojka is working away.
Leyton lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Sojka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sojka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leyton doesn't seem bothered though.
Sojka throws a right and a left that Leyton avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Leyton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
Leyton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sojka defends it well.
Leyton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sojka looks to land a right hand but Leyton moved out of range.
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leyton.
Sojka connects with a body shot that sends Leyton's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sojka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leyton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Sojka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ES#
Sojka throws Leyton to one side and escapes!
Sojka lands a nice looking body shot.
Sojka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sojka wants it to stay on the feet.
Leyton moves forwards but Sojka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sojka throws a hook to the side of Leyton's head but Leyton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leyton with the counter takedown but Sojka avoids it easily.
Sojka swinging wildly here.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Sojka does no damage.
Leyton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sojka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leyton dives in and grabs Sojka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sojka pushes down on Leyton's head and hops out.
Sojka scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sojka connects with a jab.
Leyton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leyton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leyton.
Sojka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Sojka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sojka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sojka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leyton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
Sojka stuffs the takedown.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leyton.
Leyton shoots in for a double leg but Sojka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Sojka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leyton moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sojka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leyton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sojka swivels and escapes.
Leyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sojka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leyton's head.
Sojka lands with a good body shot.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt - Sojka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leyton is breathing heavily.
Sojka slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sojka is looking for a counter combo.
Sojka gets in close and tags Leyton with a short punch that almost sends Leyton to the mat! Oh Leyton is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sojka, trying to create some distance but Sojka rushes him, striking wildly and Leyton goes down! The referee tackles Sojka into the cage to end the fight! Sojka is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Sojka!

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Leyton's body.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Leyton wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Leyton has wrist control.#SUB2#
Leyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Leyton blocks nicely.
Leyton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Leyton is looking to pass Carvalho's guard but actually Carvalho recovers to full guard.
Carvalho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton cracks Carvalho with a solid left hand.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a single leg into guard. Carvalho didn't expect that.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leyton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton throws a strike but Carvalho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Leyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Leyton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leyton wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leyton is taking a breather. Carvalho 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.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvalho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leyton has picked Carvalho up and slammed him! Carvalho can't keep hold of the triangle and Leyton manages to pass to side control!
Leyton trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Leyton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Carvalho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Leyton working Carvalho over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leyton working Carvalho over with strikes.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho takes a swing at Leyton's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho lands a lovely overhand right.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Leyton moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leyton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Carvalho catches Leyton right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Carvalho leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyton shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Leyton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caio Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Leyton with that takedown attempt.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Carvalho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leyton ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Leyton's shoulder, as Leyton tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho scores with a nice right hand.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leyton's head.
Leyton defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Carvalho gets caught flat footed, as Leyton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Leyton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leyton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Leyton working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVB#
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timo Leyton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
After the fight, Timo Leyton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
James feints and as Leyton raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Leyton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James struggling a bit here.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
James gets back to half guard.
James manages to get to full guard.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Leyton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but James has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leyton is looking to defend but James has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leyton! James pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leyton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike James!
A very excited looking Ike James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose XI
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Timo Leyton has been cut.
Adlehyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adlehyde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adlehyde wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Adlehyde misses its target.
Leyton shoots and misses
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot.
Adlehyde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adlehyde counters with a crisp right that sends Leyton to the canvas! Adlehyde follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jack Adlehyde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Vercetti misses with a left hand #TD#
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Vercetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vercetti defending well though.
Vercetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Vercetti dodges it nicely.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vercetti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vercetti.
Leyton trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vercetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Leyton distracts Vercetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leyton postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
Leyton throws a strike but Vercetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Leyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Leyton wants to stand and escape but Vercetti is having none of it.
Vercetti postures up.
Leyton pulls Vercetti in close to prevent any damage.
Vercetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Leyton controls Vercetti momentarily but Vercetti frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Vercetti misses with a right hand #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vercetti has Leyton pulled in close to control his posture.
Leyton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton stands up over Vercetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Leyton cracks Vercetti with a solid left hand.#T4#
Leyton wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vercetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leyton cracks Vercetti with a solid left hand.
Leyton postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leyton being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vercetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leyton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.#TD#
Leyton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vercetti did well to prevent Leyton getting side control.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercetti can do to turn this around?
Leyton thows a huge punch but Vercetti dodges it nicely.
Leyton working over Vercetti with some ground and pound. Vercetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vercetti's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton looks to land a strike but Vercetti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vercetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton throws a strike but Vercetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vercetti has passed into side control.
Leyton struggling a bit here.
Leyton is trying to improve his position.
Vercetti controlling the position. #T2#
Let's hope that Vercetti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leyton is looking to reverse the position.
Leyton struggling a bit here.
Leyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leyton wants to control but Vercetti postures up.#T3#
Leyton is looking to regain half guard here but Vercetti keeps moving and retains side control.
Leyton is trying to escape the position but Vercetti is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vercetti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leyton throws a strike but Vercetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leyton controlling the position.#T4#
Leyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vercetti is one step ahead there.
Vercetti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leyton wants to control but Vercetti passes easily into half guard.
Vercetti trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vercetti is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard.
Leyton misses with a head shot. Vercetti uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vercetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vercetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
Leyton stays in close to Vercetti's body and controls the position.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Leyton postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vercetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton stands up over Vercetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leyton is looking to advance position but Vercetti has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Leyton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Leyton throws an elbow that misses. Vercetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leyton's guard. Nice move by Vercetti!#REVB##SUB#
Leyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vercetti defends it easily.#T3#
Vercetti preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Leyton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leyton controls Vercetti momentarily but Vercetti frees himself.
Leyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vercetti is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vercetti looking to pass the guard.
Leyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vercetti's guard. #REVR#
Vercetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timo Leyton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leyton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
A less than humble Timo Leyton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Leyton's front leg but catches the back leg as Leyton tries to avoid it. #TD#
Leyton scores with a takedown into Haze 's guard.#SUB2#
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Haze working for a triangle but Leyton defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Haze controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leyton works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely. #T2#
Leyton works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Haze is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #T3#
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Haze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haze pulls Leyton in close to prevent any damage.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton cracks Haze with a solid left hand.
Haze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Haze .
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Haze - just one landing.
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leyton.
Haze lands a body shot.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze connects with a leg kick.
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haze but Haze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haze digs a good hook to Leyton's body.
Leyton shoots in looking for a takedown. Haze tries to sprawl out of it but Leyton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Haze 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Haze .
Leyton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leyton shoots and misses
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haze but Haze pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Haze lands a leg kick that knocks Leyton off balance momentarily.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Haze both land. Nice combination.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leyton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leyton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Leyton's head.#T3#
Haze thuds a left hand into Leyton's body.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Haze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leyton thinking.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leyton's hands.
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haze !
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!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working. #T4#
Leyton working the ground and pound.
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Leyton wants to control but Haze is keeping him busy.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haze scores with a jab. Leyton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze shoots in for a double leg but Leyton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leyton feinted with a counter takedown.
Leyton avoids the body shot from Haze .
Leyton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze lands a slapping body shot.
Leyton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leyton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haze .
Leyton staying out of range there.
Leyton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze . Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
Haze cracks Leyton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a chopping leg kick but Leyton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leyton's sensitive parts. #TD#
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haze 's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton working Haze over with strikes. #T1#
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haze wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton is trying to control. Haze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Haze is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Leyton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Leyton lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Haze is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leyton winds up and cracks Haze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Leyton.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haze trying to control here.
Leyton is nestled in close to Haze , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ground and pound from Leyton. #T3#
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haze tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton lands strikes from half guard.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Haze is rocked!
Leyton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haze 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Alexandria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexandria leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandria's waist but Alexandria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
Alexandria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexandria shoots in and drives through. Leyton sprawls well.
Leyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexandria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leyton.
Leyton trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
Alexandria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Alexandria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Origen Alexandria has been cut.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Leyton pushes down on Alexandria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexandria is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alexandria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexandria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandria manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leyton won't allow Alexandria to sweep him here.
Leyton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandria's head.
Leyton postures up in Alexandria's guard and throws a big left but Alexandria blocks it.
Alexandria controlling Leyton's posture.
Alexandria wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position. #T3#
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Alexandria blocks nicely.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandria has wrist control.
Alexandria is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton postures up.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandria being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Leyton lands a couple of digs.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton postures up in Alexandria's guard and throws a big left but Alexandria blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Origen Alexandria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leyton shoots in but no luck this time.
Leyton looks to land a left hand but Alexandria moved out of range nicely.
Alexandria throws a combination. Leyton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexandria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leyton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leyton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexandria is in trouble now - Leyton has advanced to mount!
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Alexandria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexandria is in a horrible position here. Leyton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leyton connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Alexandria is rocked!
Leyton cracks Alexandria with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 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.

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Leyton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McFistface controlling the position for now.
Leyton working over McFistface with some ground and pound. McFistface looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFistface wants to get back to full guard.
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leyton is taking a breather. McFistface 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.
McFistface tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton is thwarting McFistface's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Leyton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface has hold of Leyton's hands but Leyton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
McFistface is looking to control Leyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McFistface avoid being mounted?
Leyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McFistface keeping hold of Leyton's head, controlling as best he can.
McFistface wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well. #T2#
Leyton winds up and cracks McFistface with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFistface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McFistface.
Leyton works over McFistface with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Leyton drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVB#
Leyton tries to bench press McFistface off him but McFistface keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leyton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Leyton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions.
McFistface trying to control the action but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton is looking for a sweep. McFistface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leyton is holding on to half guard well.
Leyton wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black Swans, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McFistface prevents Leyton from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leyton is keeping the position for now.
Leyton controlling the position.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Leyton pulls McFistface in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McFistface dives in and scores a takedown into Leyton's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface is fighting to break Leyton's control of his arms but Leyton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

McFistface makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFistface wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leyton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface controlling Leyton's posture.
McFistface wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
McFistface controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but McFistface has wrist control.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
McFistface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leyton.
Leyton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFistface's head.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leyton is one step ahead there.
McFistface wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McFistface wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leyton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leyton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Leyton wants to control from the top but McFistface keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leyton as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leyton is trying to control the action in half guard but McFistface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
McFistface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Leyton is stalling here. McFistface is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leyton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McFistface has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Leyton struggling a bit here.
McFistface working the head and body with strikes.
Leyton gets back to half guard.
Leyton tries to get to full guard but McFistface has control of the leg.
Leyton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Leyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Leyton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McFistface did well to prevent Leyton getting side control.
McFistface wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy.
McFistface is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leyton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leyton lands a nice shot to the head.
Leyton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFistface hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leyton landing punches. #T1#
Leyton landing strikes from the mount and McFistface is in trouble!
Leyton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McFistface's face.
Leyton with shots to the head and body - McFistface looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leyton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFistface hang on?
Leyton scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#McFistface is rocked!
Leyton drops a big elbow. That's hurt McFistface! More shots from Leyton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alexandria - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Alexandria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandria.
Alexandria tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandria leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Alexandria wants the takedown. Leyton is fighting it off but Alexandria persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leyton's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Alexandria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Alexandria stopping the sweep attempt from Leyton.
Leyton has Alexandria pulled in close to control his posture.
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Alexandria being controlled here momentarily.
Leyton wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandria as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Alexandria moves into the clinch.
Alexandria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leyton wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Alexandria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leyton swings for the body but Alexandria moves out of range.
Origen Alexandria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandria misses the target. #CL2#
Alexandria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leyton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC2#
Alexandria breaks the clinch.
Alexandria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandria, looking for a takedown. Leyton pushes Alexandria against the cage but Alexandria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandria misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alexandria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton lands a couple of elbows.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandria.
Alexandria keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Alexandria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Alexandria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandria wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton wants to pass the guard but Alexandria is keeping the position.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton pushes down on Alexandria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexandria wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Origen Alexandria dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Alexandria tries to sprawl but Leyton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leyton is thwarting Alexandria's attempts to control the position.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexandria wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Alexandria is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Alexandria dodges it nicely.
Alexandria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton is taking a breather. Alexandria 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.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Alexandria is having none of it.
Alexandria wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Alexandria is having none of it.
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.#T1#
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexandria to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Alexandria blocks nicely.
Alexandria controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leyton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandria is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Alexandria keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Leyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexandria to the mat! Alexandria manages to get full guard.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandria is retaining full guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyton trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom. #T3#
Alexandria looking to control but Leyton passes into half guard.
Alexandria is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Alexandria trying to control here.
Leyton throwing shots but Alexandria is blocking nicely.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Alexandria's hands, connecting with Alexandria's forehead.
Leyton is keen to just control but Alexandria is a slippery customer.
Leyton is really struggling to control Alexandria but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Alexandria is trying to control but can't.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leyton is keen to just control but Alexandria is a slippery customer.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Alexandria is having none of it.
Alexandria has hold of Leyton's hands but Leyton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandria is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton throws a strike but Alexandria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexandria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leyton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leyton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandria moves in looking to clinch but Leyton pushes him off.
Alexandria tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown. Alexandria fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexandria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandria looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandria, not yet.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Leyton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexandria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leyton, into his guard. #REVB#
Leyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandria is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Leyton looking for subs off his back but Alexandria has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leyton moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leyton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandria looking to pass the guard.
Alexandria won't allow Leyton to sweep him here.
Leyton keeping moving, preventing Alexandria from controlling successfully.
Alexandria postures up.
Alexandria is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leyton keeping full guard, as Alexandria tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Alexandria misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandria. Leyton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leyton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandria motions for Leyton to come forward. Alexandria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leyton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Leyton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexandria tries to bench press Leyton off him but Leyton keeps the position.
Leyton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leyton lands a few punches from side control.
Alexandria tries to buck Leyton off but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexandria sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Leyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Alexandria tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leyton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leyton landing strikes from the mount and Alexandria is in trouble! #ROC#Alexandria is rocked!
Leyton looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Alexandria covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, 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.

Event: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pizziconi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leyton to the ground. Pizziconi is now in Leyton's guard.
Leyton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pizziconi dives into side control. #REVR#
Leyton is looking for a sweep.
Pizziconi in side control, throwing shots but Leyton defends.
Leyton struggling a bit here.
Leyton is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leyton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leyton's coaches at Black Swans have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Leyton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pizziconi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pizziconi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leyton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leyton's head.
Still in half guard, Pizziconi seems content to control.
Leyton is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leyton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Leyton 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.
Pizziconi prevents Leyton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leyton's head.
Leyton is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leyton is pressing down on Pizziconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leyton keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leyton working a defensive guard here.
Leyton is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture.
Pizziconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Leyton is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Leyton, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Leyton against the cage but Leyton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timo Leyton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Leyton sprawls well.
Leyton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pizziconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pizziconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leyton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Pizziconi sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leyton sprawls well. Leyton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up with Pizziconi, looking for a takedown. Leyton pushes Pizziconi against the cage but Pizziconi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Leyton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Leyton.#TD#
Leyton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pizziconi sprawls well initially but Leyton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pizziconi keeping hold of Leyton's head, controlling as best he can.
Pizziconi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pizziconi's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leyton is trying to defend but Pizziconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leyton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Leyton moves into full guard.
Leyton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Leyton has wrist control.
Leyton wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is standing up over Leyton. Leyton looks to escape but Pizziconi dives into side control.
Leyton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pizziconi connects with a decent elbow.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Leyton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Leyton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pizziconi off and has taken his back!
Pizziconi trying to control but not successfully.
Leyton keeps control of the position as Pizziconi tries to break free.
Leyton landing with strikes.
Pizziconi tries to escape but Leyton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Leyton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pizziconi is defending well though. Leyton let's go of the attempt for now.
Pizziconi trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Leyton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pizziconi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Leyton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pizziconi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pizziconi for a finish.
Pizziconi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leyton scores with punches and elbows.
Leyton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pizziconi. #T3##SUB#
Leyton looking for the choke from the back.
Leyton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Leyton throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Leyton punishes Pizziconi with strikes from the back mount.
Leyton missing with strikes from the back.
Pizziconi controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Pizziconi is taking damage to the body and head.
Leyton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pizziconi is looking for a way out.
Leyton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pizziconi could be in trouble here! #ROC#Pizziconi is rocked!
Pizziconi trying to control but not successfully.
Pizziconi is still in real trouble! Can Leyton finish him?
Leyton misses with an elbow to the head.
Pizziconi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Pizziconi is in bad spot here.
Pizziconi trying to control the position but Leyton manages to sink in the hooks.
Leyton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Leyton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pizziconi is trapped and Leyton is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Leyton struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leyton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pizziconi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leyton slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pizziconi working a defensive guard here.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
Pizziconi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Pizziconi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pizziconi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Leyton misses.
Pizziconi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Pizziconi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Pizziconi prevents Leyton from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Leyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pizziconi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pizziconi's back!
Pizziconi prevents Leyton from getting a body triangle.
Pizziconi is in bad spot here.
Pizziconi trying to control the hands but Leyton won't let him.
Pizziconi is really stuck here.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Leyton lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Leyton working for a choke but Pizziconi is defending well.
Pizziconi is in bad spot here.
Pizziconi breaks Leyton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving. #SUB#
Leyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pizziconi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Leyton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pizziconi works over Leyton with some ground and pound from guard.
Pizziconi advances to half guard.
Pizziconi is thwarting Leyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leyton defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leyton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LAFC 44
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Ee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leyton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ee defends it nicely.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Ee gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage.
Ee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ee. #TD#
Leyton has picked Ee up - he's going for a ride! Leyton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ee is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leyton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leyton is trying to control. Ee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Ee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
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 Ee's temple.
Leyton is just content to waste time from the top position. Ee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ee controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Ee 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.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ee being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ee being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ee is avoiding damage well.
Leyton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leyton tries to score with some ground and pound. Ee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Leyton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ee, who protects the arm well.
Leyton lands a few punches from side control.#T3##SUB#
Leyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Ee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ee's head but Ee avoids it well.
Leyton trying to control the position but Ee is working away.
Leyton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leyton landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leyton throws an elbow but Ee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leyton working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Leyton tries for a kimura but Ee is defending well.
Ee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leyton.
Leyton grinds an elbow into Ee's temple.
Leyton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ee counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ee!#SUB#
Leyton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leyton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Ee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ee is trying to escape the position but Leyton is controlling the position.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ee's head but Ee avoids it well.
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.
Leyton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ee some visible discomfort. #T1#
Leyton misses with the ground and pound.
Leyton misses with the ground and pound.
Ee is being controlled here.
Ee dodges the ground and pound from Leyton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ee is avoiding damage well.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leyton landing a few strikes.
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
Leyton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Leyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leyton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Still in half guard, Leyton seems content to control.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Ee's hands, connecting with Ee's forehead.
Leyton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ee wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Ee's head. #ROC#Ee is rocked!#T3#
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ee is still in real trouble! Can Leyton finish him?
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ee's head.
Leyton lands a big elbow - Ee is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Leyton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Easy Ee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '.

Event: LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB#
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. #REF3#
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!#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Leyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Noeigati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
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. #SUB#
Leyton is working for a kimura but Noeigati is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#CL2#
Noeigati gets a clinch. #T1#
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.#T2#
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!#T3#
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.#ROC2#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.

Event: LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Leyton fails to land the takedown.
Leyton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leyton misses with a straight right.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Aloisio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leyton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aloisio avoids it really well and circles away.
Aloisio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aloisio is looking to slow Leyton down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aloisio with a hook.
Aloisio scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Aloisio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leyton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aloisio can pounce on him. #T1#
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aloisio.
Leyton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aloisio finds it's way round the side to connect with Leyton's head. #TD#
Leyton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leyton trying to control but Aloisio is working from the bottom.
Aloisio working a defensive guard here.
Aloisio pulls Leyton in close to his closed guard and prevents Leyton from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aloisio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leyton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aloisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Leyton works over Aloisio with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aloisio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aloisio is keeping the position for now.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aloisio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Aloisio keeps moving. #T3#
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leyton trying to control but Aloisio is working from the bottom.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Aloisio working a defensive guard but Leyton passes into half guard.
Aloisio wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aloisio trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aloisio is looking to control Leyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloisio avoid being mounted?
Aloisio is trying to get back to full guard.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leyton winds up and cracks Aloisio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Aloisio's hands, connecting with Aloisio's forehead.
Aloisio manages to get to full guard.
Aloisio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leyton is one step ahead there.
Leyton is working Aloisio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicandro Aloisio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aloisio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leyton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aloisio's waist but Aloisio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
Aloisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aloisio scores with a nice head shot.
Aloisio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Aloisio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of Leyton's head.
Aloisio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aloisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aloisio lands a left hand.
Aloisio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aloisio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Aloisio struggles to land a body shot inside as Leyton controls his hands. #BC2#
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Aloisio coming out on top.
Leyton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicandro Aloisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Leyton off balance momentarily.
Aloisio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leyton walks into a stiff left hand from Aloisio.
Leyton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aloisio sprawls well. Aloisio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloisio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aloisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aloisio.
Leyton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aloisio doesn't manage to clinch there - Leyton circles away.
Aloisio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Aloisio catches Leyton right on the button with a cross.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
Aloisio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leyton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aloisio.
Leyton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aloisio avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Aloisio is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
A low kick lands for Aloisio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aloisio!
Leyton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leyton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aloisio scores with a nice body kick.
Aloisio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aloisio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aloisio lands a really nice looking cross but Leyton seems unphased.
Aloisio connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Aloisio.
Leyton moves forwards but Aloisio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Leyton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aloisio is trying to defend but Leyton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aloisio trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Ground and pound from Leyton.
Aloisio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aloisio gets full guard.
Aloisio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloisio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloisio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aloisio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing that Leyton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicandro Aloisio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aloisio connects with a crisp jab.
Aloisio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Aloisio.#TD#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aloisio is controlling Leyton's trapped leg to prevent Leyton from advancing to side control.
Aloisio is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Leyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aloisio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leyton.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloisio has his hands clasped together around Leyton's back. He's all about the action.
Aloisio trying to control but Leyton postures up.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Aloisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leyton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Aloisio is defending against the submission attempts here by Leyton.
Aloisio is not content to let Leyton control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloisio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aloisio has control of Leyton's left arm, preventing Leyton from doing any damage.
Aloisio trying to keep a closed guard but Leyton is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Leyton wants to control from the top but Aloisio keeps moving.
Aloisio looking to control.
Leyton distracts Aloisio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Aloisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leyton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aloisio wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Aloisio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aloisio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aloisio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leyton. #SUB2#
Aloisio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leyton defends well.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nicandro Aloisio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Aloisio.
Leyton lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aloisio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicandro Aloisio!
A relieved looking Nicandro Aloisio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Leyton misses with a body shot.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Shewmaker misses with a low kick.
Leyton moves out of range of the body kick.
Shewmaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leyton feinted with a counter takedown.
Leyton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shewmaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Leyton.#TD#
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shewmaker's guard.#SUB2#
Shewmaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shewmaker is looking for a triangle but Leyton pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shewmaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shewmaker, not yet. #SUB2#
Shewmaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Shewmaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Shewmaker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leyton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shewmaker trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton has Shewmaker pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Leyton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Leyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker looking to sit in guard and control but Leyton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leyton distracts Shewmaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shewmaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Leyton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Leyton wants to control from the top but Shewmaker keeps moving.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shewmaker is retaining full guard.
Leyton distracts Shewmaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.
Shewmaker is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Leyton lands a couple of digs.
Leyton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leyton preventing the sweep. #T4#
Leyton advances to half guard.
Shewmaker is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard.
Leyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shewmaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shewmaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shewmaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Leyton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shewmaker stalling away here and it's allowed Leyton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shewmaker is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Shewmaker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shewmaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leyton escapes and throws Shewmaker's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Leyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Leyton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1##SUB#
Leyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shewmaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leyton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leyton wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping him busy.
Shewmaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leyton trying to control the position but Shewmaker is working away.
Leyton scoring with punches and elbows.
Leyton controls the position.#T2#
Leyton scores with punches from side control.
Shewmaker tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton cracks Shewmaker with a big elbow.
Shewmaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shewmaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leyton grinds an elbow into Shewmaker's temple.
Leyton lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shewmaker can do to turn this around?
Leyton gets to mount! Shewmaker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Leyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shewmaker is looking to escape.
Shewmaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leyton lands a big elbow - Shewmaker is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Shewmaker is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
After the fight, Timo Leyton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Robbie Shewmaker had this to say: 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.

Event: Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
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. #T1#
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
Leyton has gone for a leg lock! Chungus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leyton's guard.#REVR#
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!#R2##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #REVB#
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
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!#REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abigg Chungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
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.#ROC2#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.

Event: GFC 24
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Eli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eli gets back to full guard.
Eli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Eli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Leyton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli managing to control the position.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eli trying to control the position here.
Leyton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eli's half guard.#T2#
Leyton is pressing down on Eli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eli is holding on for now.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Eli is working away.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eli is looking to improve his position.
Leyton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Leyton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eli trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Eli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Eli is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton prevents Eli from improving his position.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Well, if Leyton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leyton stalling. #T4#
Eli tries to kick Leyton off but Leyton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Eli's hands, connecting with Eli's forehead.
Eli wants to get back to his feet.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Leyton is trying to control. Eli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eli trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leyton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eli can pounce on him.
Eli fails to land with a series of punches.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli jabs Leyton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eli throws a right and a left that Leyton avoids nicely.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leyton lands in his opponent's guard.

Eli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Eli manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eli to the mat! Eli manages to get full guard.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Eli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Leyton keeping full guard, as Eli tries to pass.
Eli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Leyton has his foot on Eli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eli works his way back into a safe position though.
Eli controlling from the top position.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli is really struggling to control Leyton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eli stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Leyton dives in and scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eli's guard.
Eli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leyton wants to control but Eli is keeping him busy. #T4#
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 Eli's temple.
Eli is controlling Leyton's trapped leg to prevent Leyton from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Eli wants to control the action here but instead Leyton manages to pass to full mount!
Eli taking shots to the head.
Eli wants to control but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton controlling from mount.
Eli regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eli looks to score with a jab to the body but Leyton is just out of range.
Leyton takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Eli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eli looking for a sweep. Not yet Eli, not yet.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Eli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leyton postures up in Eli's guard and throws a big left but Eli blocks it.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Eli seems keen to control Leyton's posture.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Eli wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leyton is in close to Eli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a single leg into guard. Eli didn't expect that.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving. #T3#
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Eli controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Leyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli pulls Leyton in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leyton in his tracks.
Eli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Leyton slips the punch.
Eli throws a wild body kick that Leyton sees coming a mile off.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into Eli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eli keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Leyton.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Leyton throws a hook but Jammer blocks it.
Leyton fails with the takedown.
Jammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leyton is trying to control. Jammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jammer is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Jammer is looking to control Leyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jammer avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Leyton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Jammer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leyton is taking a breather. Jammer 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.
Leyton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jammer!
A nice elbow there by Leyton.
Leyton looking to control but Jammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Jammer is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Leyton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jammer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leyton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leyton trying to control the action but Jammer is working from the bottom.
Jammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Leyton working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Jammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
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 Jammer's temple.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Jammer's hands, connecting with Jammer's forehead.
Leyton drops an elbow to the side of Jammer's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leyton in particular looking to stall.
Jammer is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard. #T4#
Jammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jammer wants to control but Leyton is keeping busy.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jammer's head.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer trying to control here.
Leyton trying to control the action but Jammer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
Jammer misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leyton.
Jammer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton trying to control the position but Jammer is working away.
Jammer wants to control but Leyton postures up.#T1#
Leyton cracks Jammer with a big right hand but Jammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leyton is controlling the pace.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Jammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving. #T2#
Jammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Jammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
Leyton trying to control but Jammer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leyton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Leyton missing with a left hand there. Jammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Jammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Leyton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jammer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leyton misses the jab.
Jammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leyton defends it well.
Leyton takes a swing at Jammer's ribcage but misses.
Leyton slips under a jab from Jammer.
A jab from Leyton misses.
Jammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leyton slips a straight right by Jammer.#T4#
Jammer tries to bum rush Leyton with a series of wild strikes but Leyton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leyton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jammer looks to land a combination. Leyton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leyton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Leyton is just out of range.
Leyton attempts a counter takedown but Jammer avoids it well and moves away.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Jammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirk Jammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Leyton feints and as Jammer raises his hands in defense, Leyton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jammer looking to control.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown. Jammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jammer being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Leyton controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Jammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Jammer wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jammer slips under a jab from Leyton.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jammer sprawls well. Jammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jammer scores with a jab to the body.
Jammer looks to throw the jab but Leyton is out of range.
Jammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Jammer with the counter takedown but Leyton avoids it easily.
Leyton fails with the takedown.
Jammer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jammer wants to clinch.
Leyton takes one on the button.#T3#
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
Jammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jammer falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leyton postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jammer can do to turn this around?
Leyton wants to improve his position but Jammer is controlling well.
Leyton is working hard here to advance position.
Jammer trying to mount his opponent but Leyton defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to get back to full guard but Jammer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timo Leyton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leyton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
A less than humble Timo Leyton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Verdi misses with a hook #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verdi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leyton dives into side control. #REVB#
Leyton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Verdi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Leyton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Verdi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Verdi is in a horrible position here. Leyton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leyton lands a big shot there that rocks Verdi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Leyton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Verdi is rocked!
Leyton postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Verdi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Leyton goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
A very excited looking Timo Leyton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Leyton or perhaps it was just good defense by Jammer, which made it look bad.
Jammer is looking for the big counter here.
Leyton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
Timo Leyton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jammer throws a nice looking combination but Leyton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leyton's back!
Leyton wants to escape the position.
Leyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Swans that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jammer is looking to control Leyton but Leyton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leyton trying to control the position but Jammer manages to sink in the hooks.
Jammer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jammer avoiding Leyton 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Jammer keeps control of the position as Leyton tries to break free.
Leyton prevents Jammer from getting a body triangle.
Jammer scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Leyton is looking for a way out.
Leyton is in bad spot here.
Jammer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Leyton is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Leyton rolls, trying to escape but Jammer keeps control of the position.
Leyton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jammer controlling well, preventing Leyton from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Leyton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jammer gets his way!
Jammer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leyton doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Jammer working for the choke.
Jammer has the hooks in. Leyton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Jammer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leyton trying to control the hands but Jammer won't let him.
Leyton tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Jammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jammer controlling well, preventing Leyton from escaping the position.
Leyton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Leyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Leyton gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Leyton is looking for a triangle but Jammer pushes his legs off easily.
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jammer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jammer has managed to get both his arms back between Leyton's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Jammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jammer lands a body shot.
Leyton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jammer.
Dirk Jammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leyton throws a big right hand that misses.
Leyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Jammer's brow. #T1#
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jammer is retaining full guard.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leyton distracts Jammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Leyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jammer is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton is trying to keep Jammer in close. #SUB#
Leyton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jammer stacks Leyton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jammer!
Jammer working away.
Jammer tries to advance to mount but Leyton denies him.
Leyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Leyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leyton keeps working.
Jammer is thwarting Leyton's attempts to control the position.
Leyton is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leyton gets full guard.
Jammer pushes down on Leyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leyton is trying to control but Jammer passes into side control!
Leyton can't do much from the bottom here.
Jammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leyton is trying to control Jammer's posture but Jammer avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Leyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leyton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jammer tries to avoid it but Leyton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jammer to the ground. Jammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jammer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Jammer gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage. #TD2#
Jammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dirk Jammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jammer's guard.
Jammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jammer has wrist control.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Jammer is trying to keep Leyton in close. #SUB2#
Jammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Jammer is looking for a triangle but Leyton pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Jammer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Leyton postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Leyton lands a nice forearm strike.
Leyton moves into full mount!
Leyton looking to control but Jammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leyton prevents Jammer from getting the reversal.
Leyton raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#It looks like Dirk Jammer has been cut.
Leyton landing strikes from the mount and Jammer is in trouble! #T3#
Leyton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jammer is looking to escape.
Jammer taking shots to the head.
Leyton trying to control but Jammer is having none of it.
Jammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Leyton cracks Jammer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leyton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT#That has opened up Dirk Jammer's cut even more.
Jammer is looking to get to half guard.
Leyton landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#The cut above Dirk Jammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jammer can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jammer is working to get back to half guard.
Timo Leyton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Jammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Jammer wants to control but Leyton is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jammer!
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'Rubber Match!'.

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Leyton moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leyton. Leyton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leyton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leyton goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Leyton feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Leyton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leyton.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leyton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Leyton slips under a jab from Diaz.
Leyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Leyton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Leyton won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T3#
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leyton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz has an active guard here but Leyton has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Leyton trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leyton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Leyton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Leyton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.
Leyton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is not content to let Leyton control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Leyton content to control rather than advance.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leyton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz is not content to let Leyton control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Leyton has control of the leg.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Diaz pushes a forearm under Leyton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leyton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Timo Leyton had this to say: 'Rubber Match!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Leyton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ponziabo tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponziabo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ponziabo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Leyton trying to control the position but Ponziabo is working away.
Ponziabo is trying to control Leyton's posture but Leyton avoids it.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ponziabo's head but Ponziabo avoids it well.
Leyton cracks Ponziabo with a big right hand but Ponziabo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ponziabo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ponziabo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leyton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leyton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ponziabo trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Ponziabo wants to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
Leyton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Ponziabo is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton prevents Ponziabo from improving his position.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Ponziabo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ponziabo wants to control the action here but instead Leyton manages to pass to full mount!
Leyton looking to finish Ponziabo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ponziabo!
Ponziabo is squirming around, avoiding Leyton's attempts to control the action.
Leyton content just to control the position here. #T4#
Leyton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ponziabo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ponziabo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leyton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ponziabo is looking to get to half guard.
Leyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ponziabo is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton prevents Ponziabo from getting the reversal.
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!#R2#
Ponziabo stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Leyton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leyton lands in his opponent's guard.
Leyton advances position into side control!
Ponziabo struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leyton is thwarting Ponziabo's attempts to control the position.
Ponziabo is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ponziabo moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leyton trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Leyton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leyton pushes down on Ponziabo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leyton is looking to advance position but Ponziabo won't allow it. #SUB#
Leyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ponziabo defends it well. #T3#
Leyton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponziabo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leyton pinned against the cage. Leyton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ponziabo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ponziabo's guard.
Leyton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ponziabo keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ponziabo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ponziabo trying to keep a closed guard but Leyton is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for a triangle but Leyton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leyton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponziabo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponziabo moves away from the strike by Leyton. #TD#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leyton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ponziabo has his feet on Leyton's thighs here. He's pushed Leyton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leyton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
Our winner, Santiago Ponziabo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'mehh'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Leyton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Leyton is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leyton defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leyton defends well.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leyton's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
Leyton is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #T2##SUB#
Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leyton tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Leyton is having none of it. #T3#
Leyton tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Leyton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Leyton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz scores with a jab. Leyton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz won't allow Leyton to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz thuds his right hand into Leyton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Timo Leyton has been cut.
Diaz stuns Leyton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leyton staying out of range there.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leyton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leyton trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Diaz trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Leyton.
Leyton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz gets full guard.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Leyton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Leyton won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Leyton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leyton trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Leyton is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to control but Leyton postures up.#T4#
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Leyton keeps moving and retains side control.
Leyton scoring with punches and elbows.
Leyton scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leyton working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton working the ground and pound.
Leyton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Leyton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leyton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Leyton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leyton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Leyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Leyton throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leyton's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
Leyton controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton looking to control.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Leyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Leyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Leyton to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz pushes down on Leyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leyton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diaz works his way into side control. #T3#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leyton keeps working.
Diaz slows the pace down.
Leyton is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leyton keeps the fight on the outside.
Leyton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leyton takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Leyton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Leyton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leyton throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leyton's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Leyton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leyton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Noel Diaz!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Timo Leyton!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Timo Leyton!

Timo Leyton wins by split decision!
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.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Richard Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Leyton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramirez!
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Leyton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ramirez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Leyton is defending well.
Leyton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
Leyton not allowing Ramirez to control his hands.
Leyton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Leyton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ramirez is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leyton lands a couple of good shots and Ramirez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Leyton breaks the grip.
Ramirez is covering up but some of the strikes from Leyton are getting through and doing damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is trapped and Leyton is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
Leyton is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Leyton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leyton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez.
Leyton wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Leyton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet. #T3#
Leyton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Leyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leyton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leyton holds on and takes a little breather.
Leyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leyton holds on and takes a little breather.
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Leyton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leyton is in guard.#REVR#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leyton is one step ahead there.
Ramirez controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leyton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leyton misses the jab.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Leyton's leg but Leyton calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Leyton scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow. #SUB2#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Leyton defends it easily.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Leyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Leyton blocks nicely.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leyton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leyton is looking for a triangle here but Ramirez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Leyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leyton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but Leyton is defending well.
Leyton tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leyton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leyton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leyton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leyton prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Leyton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Leyton's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Leyton looking to score a takedown here. Ramirez is defending well but Leyton drives through and ends up in Ramirez's guard.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leyton distracts Ramirez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leyton pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez moves into full guard. #T1#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Leyton is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leyton trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Leyton saw that one coming.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Leyton scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Leyton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richard Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leyton trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leyton defends well.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leyton has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leyton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Timo Leyton!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Timo Leyton!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Timo Leyton!

Timo Leyton wins by unanimous decision!
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.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Leyton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Leyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Leyton has passed into side control.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leyton wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Leyton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leyton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leyton gets to mount! Murphy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Leyton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Leyton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leyton has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leyton's guard. #T3##SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Leyton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy trying to control the action but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Leyton has his hands clasped together around Murphy's back. He's all about the action.
Murphy is keen to just control but Leyton is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leyton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Leyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Leyton seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leyton dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Leyton keeps it at a distance.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leyton.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Leyton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Leyton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murphy is trying to defend but Leyton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leyton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Leyton postures up. #T1#
Leyton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Murphy wants to hold on but Leyton pushes him away.
Leyton with shots to the head and body - Murphy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Leyton landing punches.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leyton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leyton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Leyton has a good base and remains in mount.
Leyton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leyton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Murphy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leyton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Glenswilly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leyton avoids it really well and circles away.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Glenswilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glenswilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Glenswilly moves out of range as Leyton strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenswilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glenswilly punishes Leyton's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD#
Glenswilly gets caught flat footed, as Leyton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Glenswilly wants to stand up but Leyton is controlling him. #SUB2#
Glenswilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glenswilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glenswilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glenswilly wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
Glenswilly is wriggling around but Leyton manages to pass to half guard.
Glenswilly is trying to stand up here but Leyton is controlling him well. #T2#
Leyton content to control rather than advance.
Leyton stops Glenswilly from getting back to his feet.
Glenswilly trying to control here.
Leyton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glenswilly tries to kick Leyton off but Leyton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leyton trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aidan Glenswilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenswilly missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leyton attempts a counter takedown but Glenswilly avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Glenswilly misses.
Leyton shoots in and drives through. Glenswilly sprawls well.#T3##TD#
Glenswilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glenswilly keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass. #SUB2#
Glenswilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glenswilly is looking to stand up but Leyton isn't so interested in that idea.
Leyton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leyton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leyton content to stall in guard here.
Leyton wants to pass the guard but Glenswilly is keeping the position.#T4#
Leyton stands up over Glenswilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glenswilly wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
Leyton wants to pass the guard but Glenswilly is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glenswilly wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
Leyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glenswilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Glenswilly fails with the takedown.#TD#
Leyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glenswilly to the mat! Glenswilly manages to get full guard.
Leyton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leyton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glenswilly can do to turn this around?
Leyton prevents Glenswilly from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenswilly keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.
Leyton stops Glenswilly from standing up.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Glenswilly keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton stops Glenswilly from standing up.
Leyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glenswilly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenswilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenswilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leyton is controlling him.
Leyton content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Glenswilly misses.
Leyton attempts a counter takedown but Glenswilly avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Glenswilly scores with a decent looking hook.
Leyton misses with a shot to the body
and Glenswilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glenswilly misses with a straight right.
Leyton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glenswilly sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Glenswilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Glenswilly connects with a crisp jab.
Leyton checks a leg kick.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glenswilly counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Glenswilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Glenswilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leyton on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Glenswilly. Beautiful body shot.
Aidan Glenswilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glenswilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leyton tries to counter with a takedown but Glenswilly is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glenswilly. Leyton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leyton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glenswilly sprawls and moves away.
Leyton defending well as Glenswilly loads up on a big left hand.
Leyton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glenswilly sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glenswilly misses the shot to the body.
Leyton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Glenswilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Glenswilly as Leyton shoots in.
Glenswilly lands with a nice body punch.
Glenswilly throws a shot from downtown. Leyton moves away and avoids it.
Leyton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Glenswilly takes a swing at Leyton's ribcage but misses.
Glenswilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots in for a double leg but Glenswilly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glenswilly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glenswilly throws the left hand but Leyton avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Leyton.
Leyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Glenswilly misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Leyton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Glenswilly!
Leyton prevents Glenswilly from escaping the position.
Leyton working the body and head with strikes.
Glenswilly seems a little lost for a moment, as Leyton dominates the positioning.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glenswilly keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Glenswilly's face as Leyton controls the position.
Glenswilly pushes Leyton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leyton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leyton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leyton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leyton wants to control but Glenswilly is keeping him busy. #T2#
Glenswilly is pushing Leyton's head away, looking to escape. Leyton manages to hold on to the position though.
Leyton controlling the position from side mount.
Leyton landing strikes.
Glenswilly tries to escape but Leyton is in control.
Leyton landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton trying to control the action but Glenswilly is working from the bottom.
Glenswilly trying to remain calm as Leyton controls from the top position.#T3#
Glenswilly tries to escape but Leyton is in control.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Glenswilly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leyton working the ground and pound.
Glenswilly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leyton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leyton trying to control the position but Glenswilly is working away. #SUB#
Leyton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glenswilly, who protects the arm well.
Leyton is working Glenswilly over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leyton 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
In his post fight interview, Timo Leyton gave a big smile as he said 'Diesel gets finished before the 3rd.'.

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Leyton shoots in looking for a takedown but Wassermann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leyton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leyton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Leyton with that takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Leyton gets the takedown into side control.
Wassermann bucks up and tries to throw Leyton off but instead Leyton has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wassermann covering up well under a series of strikes from Leyton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann trying to get back to his feet but Leyton is in full control for now. #T3#
Leyton trying to control.
Wassermann covering up well and avoiding damage.
Leyton scores with punches to the body.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wassermann preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leyton.
Leyton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wassermann!
Leyton trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Wassermann wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Leyton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Leyton has good solid back control here.
Wassermann avoids the strikes from Leyton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton wants to control but Wassermann is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Wassermann sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timo Leyton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a three punch combo that has Leyton backing up. Leyton nods at Wassermann to acknowledge the strikes.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Wassermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Wassermann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leyton manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Wassermann gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Wassermann misses the target.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Leyton misses with a takedown
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wassermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wassermann seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leyton fails to land the takedown.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyton.
Leyton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Leyton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wassermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Leyton dives in and scores a takedown into Wassermann's guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wassermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton wants to pass the guard but Wassermann is keeping the position.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leyton on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to control but Wassermann is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Wassermann. No joy for Leyton on that attempt.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Leyton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wassermann is trying to defend but Leyton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wassermann is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Leyton stalling away here and it's allowed Wassermann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Leyton wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
Wassermann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wassermann tries to get out of the position.
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leyton trying to control but Wassermann is working from the bottom.
Leyton stops Wassermann from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leyton misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Wassermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leyton.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wassermann 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'mehh'.

Event: Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Peccorino misses #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leyton moves into full mount! Peccorino won't be happy about that!
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Leyton working for a guillotine from mount but Peccorino is in no mood to give up.
Peccorino is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leyton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Peccorino is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
Leyton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leyton working for a submission but Peccorino is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Peccorino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton landing shots from mount.
Peccorino 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Peccorino seems to have got his legs back now.
Leyton landing punches.
Peccorino is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Leyton controlling the position easily from mount.
Leyton raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#Don Peccorino 's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Leyton has control of Peccorino 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peccorino regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Peccorino wants to try and get back to his feet.
Leyton lands a couple of good shots and Peccorino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#Jeez, Don Peccorino 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Peccorino 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Leyton!

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Leyton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
Leyton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ries misses with a looping right.
Ries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Ries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leyton's hands.
Ries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Ries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eric Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ries misses.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Ries circles away easily
and Ries counters with a big head kick but Leyton shrugs it off. #T1#
Ries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ries throws an overhand right that lands on Leyton's shoulder, as Leyton tries to avoid the shot.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.
Ries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leyton with the counter takedown but Ries avoids it easily.
Ries connects with a nice looking jab.
Ries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Leyton misses.
Ries scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eric Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.#T2#
Ries rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leyton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leyton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leyton manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ries's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leyton stops Ries from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ries on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ries tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Leyton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Leyton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leyton moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Leyton has hold of Ries's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ries tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leyton cranks the arm and Ries screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ries, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timo Leyton!

Event: Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Lee moves to clinch but Leyton breaks away #TD#
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
Leyton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.
Leyton won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leyton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Leyton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee looking to control.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself. #T3#
Leyton advances position into side control!
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton staying calm.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leyton taking a breather here.
Lee tries to bench press Leyton off him but Leyton keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Leyton working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Leyton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leyton cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Leyton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Leyton just content to control the position.
Lee is trying to control Leyton's posture but Leyton avoids it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Leyton wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Leyton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leyton working the body and head with strikes.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Leyton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Leyton uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leyton slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leyton prevents Lee from improving his position.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leyton looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leyton.
Lee wants to clinch#TD#
so Leyton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Leyton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lee covers up, he's hurt! Leyton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Leyton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Leyton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
Mike Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chirp Sin's guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chirp Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Chirp Sin blocks nicely.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Chirp Sin blocks nicely.
Chirp Sin looking to control but Leyton passes into half guard.
Chirp Sin is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Chirp Sin trying to control but Leyton postures up.
Leyton trying to advance position but Chirp Sin counters by regaining guard.
Leyton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Chirp Sin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leyton wants to improve his position but instead Chirp Sin has moved into half guard.
Leyton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chirp Sin jumps into side control!
Leyton tries to buck Chirp Sin off but Chirp Sin is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Leyton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Leyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chirp Sin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chirp Sin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Leyton is looking for a sweep.
Leyton keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leyton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chirp Sin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Chirp Sin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leyton. #T3#
Chirp Sin keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Chirp Sin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leyton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chirp Sin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Leyton wants to sweep but no luck.
Chirp Sin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leyton's guard.
Leyton pulls Chirp Sin in close to his closed guard and prevents Chirp Sin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leyton wants to improve his position but instead Chirp Sin has moved into half guard.
Leyton controlling the position for now.
Leyton wants to control but Chirp Sin passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton is trying to control Chirp Sin's posture but Chirp Sin avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Talc Chirp Sin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Leyton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chirp Sin did well to prevent Leyton getting side control.#SUB2#
Leyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Chirp Sin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leyton lands strikes from half guard.
Chirp Sin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leyton is working for a kimura but Chirp Sin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chirp Sin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chirp Sin moves into full guard.
Chirp Sin keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton is in close to Chirp Sin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton stays in close to Chirp Sin's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chirp Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into Chirp Sin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leyton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chirp Sin keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chirp Sin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chirp Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chirp Sin working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chirp Sin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leyton defends well and Chirp Sin ends up having to push Leyton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leyton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chirp Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Chirp Sin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leyton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chirp Sin to the mat. Chirp Sin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leyton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chirp Sin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chirp Sin misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Leyton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chirp Sin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leyton but great work by Chirp Sin.
Chirp Sin wants to stand but Leyton has his arm trapped.
Leyton can't do much from the bottom here.
Chirp Sin wants to stand but Leyton is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chirp Sin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leyton regains half guard.
Leyton is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Leyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chirp Sin wants to stand but Leyton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chirp Sin being controlled here momentarily.
Chirp Sin wants to stand but Leyton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Leyton working for submissions but it's allowed Chirp Sin to get to half guard.
Chirp Sin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Leyton controls his leg.
Leyton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leyton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leyton.#T3#
Chirp Sin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leyton pulls Chirp Sin in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chirp Sin fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Chirp Sin gets caught napping as Leyton dives in and scores a takedown. Chirp Sin manages to retain guard.
Chirp Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leyton is one step ahead there.
Chirp Sin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Leyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chirp Sin is keeping the position for now.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Chirp Sin blocks nicely.
Leyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Chirp Sin is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chirp Sin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Leyton.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Leyton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghostkeeper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leyton has time to react.
Ghostkeeper scores with a leg kick.
Ghostkeeper jabs Leyton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghostkeeper tries a head kick but it misses.
Leyton tries to counter with a takedown but Ghostkeeper is quick to defend against it.
Ghostkeeper falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghostkeeper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghostkeeper wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Leyton trying to control but Ghostkeeper is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leyton trying to control but Ghostkeeper is working from the bottom.
Ghostkeeper trying to control the position.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Leyton stays in close to Ghostkeeper's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ghostkeeper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghostkeeper has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Leyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ghostkeeper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leyton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghostkeeper is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Leyton cracks Ghostkeeper with a solid left hand.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leyton distracts Ghostkeeper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Ghostkeeper keeps moving. #T3#
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.
Leyton trying to control but Ghostkeeper is working from the bottom.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Leyton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ghostkeeper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ghostkeeper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ghostkeeper! #REVB#
Leyton is looking for a sweep.
Leyton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ghostkeeper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghostkeeper wants to control but Leyton is keeping him busy. #T4#
Leyton is positioning himself well to prevent Ghostkeeper advancing to mount.
Leyton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ghostkeeper content to control rather than advance.
Leyton wants to get back to full guard.
Ghostkeeper trying to mount his opponent but Leyton defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ghostkeeper is looking for a kimura but Leyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghostkeeper to get the leverage.
Leyton is trying to maintain the position but Ghostkeeper is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghostkeeper misses with a double jab.
Ghostkeeper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Leyton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ghostkeeper!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ghostkeeper wants to control but Leyton postures up.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
Ghostkeeper on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Leyton swings around for an armbar but Ghostkeeper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leyton's guard.#SUB#
Leyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghostkeeper defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ghostkeeper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leyton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ghostkeeper, into his guard. #REVR#
Ghostkeeper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Ghostkeeper looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Leyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghostkeeper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leyton is tightening it up a little... Ghostkeeper has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ghostkeeper reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ghostkeeper taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leyton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timo Leyton!

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