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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ledfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledfoot comes to the cage accompanied by What's Beef. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Ledfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledfoot misses with a body shot.
Ledfoot fails to land the takedown.
Scotch misses with a wild body shot.
Ledfoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ledfoot throws a lazy right hand but Scotch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ledfoot moves away from the strike by Scotch.
Ledfoot slips under a jab.
Leopold Scotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Scotch misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scotch as he jumps to the side.
Scotch thuds his right hand into Ledfoot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ledfoot throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ledfoot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ledfoot throws a looping overhand right but Scotch ducks down to avoid it.
Scotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ledfoot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scotch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scotch thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledfoot looking for a sweep. Not yet Ledfoot, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot is trying to keep Scotch in close.
Scotch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scotch is fighting to break Ledfoot's control of his arms but Ledfoot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scotch won't allow Ledfoot to sweep him here.
Ledfoot has his hands on Scotch's head, controlling the position.
Scotch postures up and lands a big shot to Ledfoot's brow.
Scotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scotch stopping the sweep attempt from Ledfoot.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scotch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ledfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scotch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scotch preventing the sweep.
Scotch throws a strike but Ledfoot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ledfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledfoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Scotch has wrist control.
Ledfoot looking to pass the guard.
Ledfoot trying to control but Scotch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scotch pulls Ledfoot in close to his closed guard and prevents Ledfoot from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Scotch, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Ledfoot does no damage.
Scotch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scotch wants it to stay on the feet.
Ledfoot has his takedown stuffed
so Scotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Scotch working some strikes from top position.
Scotch is looking to advance position but Ledfoot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Scotch wants to control but Ledfoot is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Scotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ledfoot misses with a takedown attempt
and Scotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scotch is nestled in close to Ledfoot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ledfoot is looking to improve his position.
Scotch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ledfoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scotch is working away from the top position though.
Scotch working over Ledfoot with some ground and pound. Ledfoot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scotch prevents Ledfoot from improving his position.
Ledfoot is concentrating on defense, preventing Scotch from advancing position.
Scotch is looking to take a break and control but Ledfoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch is thwarting Ledfoot's attempts to control the position.
Scotch winds up and cracks Ledfoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scotch working the head and body with strikes.
Scotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ledfoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scotch working some strikes from top position.
Ledfoot wants to sweep here but Scotch controlling him for the moment.
Scotch looking to pass the guard.
Scotch throws and elbow that misses. Ledfoot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scotch's guard. Nice move by Ledfoot!
Ledfoot looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch seems keen to control Ledfoot's posture.
Ledfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scotch is controlling Ledfoot's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scotch is on top in guard.
Ledfoot 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.
Scotch wants to control from the top but Ledfoot keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ledfoot holds on and takes a little breather.
Scotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ledfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ledfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scotch is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ledfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scotch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scotch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Scotch misses with a body shot.
Ledfoot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ledfoot tries for a takedown but Scotch circles away easily
and Scotch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ledfoot's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledfoot trying to control the position.
Ledfoot 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.
Scotch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scotch trying to control but Ledfoot is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Scotch 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ledfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scotch.
Scotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ledfoot's guard.
Ledfoot keeping full guard, as Scotch tries to pass.
Ledfoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ledfoot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ledfoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Scotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ledfoot is retaining full guard.
Scotchis looking to pass into half guard but Ledfoot pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ledfoot is in guard.
Ledfoot trying to control but Scotch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ledfoot manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ledfoot is on top in guard.
Ledfoot wants to control from the top but Scotch keeps moving.
Joe Ledfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ledfoot is controlling him.
Ledfoot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ledfoot is trying to ground and pound but Scotch uses the momentary lack of control by Ledfoot to regain half guard.
Ledfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scotch keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch is trying to stand.
Ledfoot is thwarting Scotch's attempts to control the position.
Ledfoot seems to be looking for submissions.
Ledfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scotch wants to get back to his feet.
Ledfoot wants to take a breather but Scotch is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ledfoot is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scotch manages to get to full guard.
Scotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ledfoot manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scotch looking to pass the guard.
Leopold Scotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ledfoot keeping moving, preventing Scotch from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leopold Scotch.
Well Scotch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Scotch!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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