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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Ekdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jargo Leek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekdahl comes into the arena with Duck Sauce blaring out of the sound system. Jargo Leek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jussi Ekdahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jargo Leek!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leek throws a leg kick which misses Ekdahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekdahl tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Leek.
Leek throws a head kick that half lands.
Leek misses with a wild combination.
Leek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekdahl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leek connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leek scores with a jab to the body.
Leek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekdahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekdahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leek, right into the meat.
Ekdahl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Ekdahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekdahl. That did some damage!
Ekdahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leek.
A head kick misses from Leek.
Leek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ekdahl.
Ekdahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekdahl somewhat.
That kick from Leek tenderised Ekdahl's leg. Ekdahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekdahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leek tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekdahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leek sizes up Ekdahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leek lands with a shot to the body.
Leek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekdahl rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekdahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leek throws a sloppy head kick and Ekdahl moves out of range easily.
Leek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekdahl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leek sprawls well. Leek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ekdahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Leek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekdahl.
Leek is looking to clinch but Ekdahl is avoiding it.
Leek throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Leek.
Leek stuffs the takedown.
Ekdahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leek connects with a body shot that sends Ekdahl's belly button to the back.
Leek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekdahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekdahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Leek. No joy for Ekdahl on that attempt.
Ekdahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leek lands with a straight right. Ekdahl didn't see that one coming.
Leek lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Leek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekdahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leek lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekdahl is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Ekdahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Leek which made him look bad.
Leek's corner calls for a 1-2. Leek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leek lands a really nice looking cross but Ekdahl seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leek connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leek, right into the meat.
Leek connects with a solid leg kick.
Leek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekdahl.
A good leg kick by Leek.
Ekdahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jargo Leek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leek works Ekdahl's body with a nice hook.
Ekdahl walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ekdahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leek. Leek obviously looking to wear him down.
Leek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekdahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekdahl fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jargo Leek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leek lands with an overhand left.
Leek connects with a looping right hand.
Leek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leek is looking to clinch.
Ekdahl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Leek finds it's target.
Leek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekdahl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jargo Leek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekdahl takes one on the button.
That kick from Leek tenderised Ekdahl's leg. Ekdahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekdahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekdahl shoots in for a double leg but Leek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekdahl. That did some damage!
Ekdahl shoots in looking for a takedown but Leek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekdahl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Ekdahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekdahl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leek can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leek.
Leek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leek lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekdahl off the cage and back into rage.
Leek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leek scoring well with a low kick there.
Leek lands a jab to the nose.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ekdahl might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Leek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekdahl takes one to the chin there.
Leek's corner calls for a 1-2. Leek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekdahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leek cracks a nice hook into Ekdahl's ribs.
Leek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekdahl.
Leek moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekdahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekdahl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ekdahl. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekdahl dodges the punch combination from Leek.
Ekdahl takes one to the side of the head.
Ekdahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leek.
Ekdahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leek lands with a good body shot.
Leek scores with a jab to the head.
Leek throws out a powerful jab.
Ekdahl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekdahl's calf.
Leek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab by Leek.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leek, right into the meat.
Leek has Ekdahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Leek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leek.
Ekdahl is working for takedown but Leek is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Leek.
Leek breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Leek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Leek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekdahl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leek connects with the punch.
Leek connects with a solid leg kick.
Leek clinches up against the cage.
Leek lands a nice uppercut.
Leek misses with an elbow over the top.
Leek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leek lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekdahl backwards.
Leek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Leek - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leek lands a body shot.
Ekdahl blocks the elbow strike.
Leek manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jargo Leek 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! This is the final round!
Ekdahl shoots in for a takedown but Leek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leek connects with the punch.
Leek connects with a body shot that sends Ekdahl's belly button to the back.
Leek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekdahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekdahl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ekdahl tries to move into range but Leek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekdahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leek doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekdahl circles away.
Leek rushes Ekdahl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Leek scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leek lands a nice uppercut.
Ekdahl takes an elbow to the temple.
Leek lands with a light punch inside.
Leek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leek stalling in the clinch but Ekdahl improves position.
Leek pushes Ekdahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leek lands with a left to the head.
Leek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leek.
Ekdahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leek pushes Ekdahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leek lands a shoulder strike.
Jargo Leek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leek just leaning against Ekdahl, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekdahl backwards.
Leek gets through Ekdahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leek trying to stall but Ekdahl improves his position.
Leek gets through Ekdahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekdahl backwards.
Leek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Leek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leek.
A shot in the inside from Leek.
A nice left hand lands by Leek.
Leek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leek wants to clinch.
Ekdahl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leek connects with a body shot.
Leek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leek scoring well with a low kick there.
Leek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leek throws a leg kick which misses Ekdahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekdahl tries to avoid it.
Ekdahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jussi Ekdahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekdahl will feel that in the morning.
A right-left combo lands from Leek.
Leek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jargo Leek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leek 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jargo Leek!
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