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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Best of Me as his entrance music. Achilles Leonidas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas lands with a good body shot.
Augustus dives in and scores a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonidas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augustus postures up.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas 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.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.
Augustus throws a big right hand that misses.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Augustus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leonidas can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Augustus working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Augustus prevents Leonidas from improving his position.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Augustus working Leonidas over with strikes.
Augustus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonidas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Augustus throwing shots but Leonidas is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Augustus seems content to control.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonidas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
Augustus slips a nice elbow through Leonidas's hands, connecting with Leonidas's forehead.
Leonidas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus works over Leonidas with some ground and pound from guard.
Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augustus 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.
Augustus scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus prevents Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Augustus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Augustus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonidas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Augustus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus lands a couple of elbows.
Augustus is in close to Leonidas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas pulls Augustus in to control the position.
Augustus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Augustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustus throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Augustus throws a strike but Leonidas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Augustus pulls Leonidas in to control the position.
Leonidas throwing strikes but missing.
Augustus managing to control the position.
Augustus continues to stall.
Leonidas preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Augustus holds on and takes a little breather.
Augustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonidas holds on and takes a little breather.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonidas wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonidas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Augustus connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeser Augustus dominated that round.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonidas taking some punishment here, with Augustus in his half guard.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet.
Augustus thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely.
Leonidas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustus.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonidas has hold of Augustus's hands but Augustus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Augustus.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is defending well.
Augustus working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus drops an elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Augustus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Augustus working the head and body with strikes.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Caeser Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Augustus connects with a nice short shot to Leonidas's temple.
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus winds up and cracks Leonidas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonidas defends it well.
Augustus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Augustus is keen to just control but Leonidas is a slippery customer.
Augustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Augustus stalling.
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Leonidas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Leonidas controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Augustus 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.
Leonidas is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
Leonidas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Leonidas tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augustus 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?
Augustus is nestled in close to Leonidas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Leonidas trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonidas trying to control but Augustus postures up.
Augustus working Leonidas over with strikes.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonidas tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Leonidas pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augustus lands strikes from half guard.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Augustus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustus is nestled in close to Leonidas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonidas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustus drops an elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Augustus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Augustus wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Augustus throws a strike but Leonidas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Augustus trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Augustus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeser Augustus dominated that second round.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leonidas misses with a head kick.
Leonidas throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonidas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Augustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Leonidas avoids it well and moves away.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Augustus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonidas has hold of Augustus's hands but Augustus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augustus 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.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well.
Leonidas pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Leonidas tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.
Augustus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leonidas defending well though.
Augustus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leonidas defending well though.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Leonidas is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus winds up and cracks Leonidas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonidas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Ground and pound from Augustus.
Augustus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonidas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Augustus is on him like a limpet, forcing Leonidas back against the cage.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Augustus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Augustus avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Achilles Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
Augustus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonidas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Augustus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking for a takedown.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augustus avoids it.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Augustus blocks with his arms.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustus blocks it with crossed arms.
Augustus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Augustus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Augustus blocks with his arms.
Augustus goes for a takedown attempt but Leonidas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
Leonidas feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonidas counters with a left and a right that stings Augustus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Augustus 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Caeser Augustus wins by unanimous decision!
Caeser Augustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Achilles Leonidas had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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