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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Leites (ranked 3183 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Micah Spinks (ranked 187 p4p, 189 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Leites!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Spinks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks moves into range and clinches up with Leites.
Leites jumps guard.
Spinks wanted to stand there but Leites had control of the position.
Spinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spinks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks won't allow Leites to sweep him here.
Spinks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leites. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spinks gets to his feet. Leites looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spinks closes the distance and clinches.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites jumps guard but Spinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leites is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leites fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks stalls.
Leites softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spinks has closed the distance and engaged Leites in a clinch.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Leites wants to take the fight to the mat but Spinks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinks is struggling to control the position.
Spinks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.
Leites jumps guard but Spinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the head but Leites blocks with his arms.
Leites takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spinks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leites is defending well for now.
Leites is trying to drag Spinks to the mat but Spinks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leites decides to pull guard.
Spinks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leites looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spinks slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Leites defending well.
Well, if Spinks 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.
Spinks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Leites.
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.
Spinks throwing shots but Leites is blocking nicely.
Leites tries to get to full guard but Spinks has control of the leg.
Spinks controlling the action here.
Spinks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Leites to get to his feet.
Spinks rushes Leites and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leites jumps into guard, dragging Spinks to the mat.
Spinks gets to his feet - Leites follows without any prompting.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Spinks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spinks moves into the clinch.
Spinks lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Leon Leites has been cut.
Spinks avoids the elbow strike from Leites, against the cage.
Leites blocks an elbow strike from Spinks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spinks.
Spinks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spinks is pressed up against the cage. Leites has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spinks down to the mat. Spinks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spinks rushes Leites and presses him up against the cage.
Spinks misses with a knee to the head.
Leites has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spinks uses from the top position.
Leites looking for a guillotine here but Spinks defends easily.
Spinks stands up and waves to Leites to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leites.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spinks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spinks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leites tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinks smiles and moves away.
Spinks clinches.
Spinks lands an elbow that stopped Leites in his tracks for a moment.
Spinks trying to land knees to the body.
Spinks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leites is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spinks to keep the fight standing.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
Spinks slowing the pace effectively.
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leites tries to clinch up but Spinks circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks clinches up against the cage.
Leites fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Knees to the body from Spinks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks stalling against the cage.
Spinks breaks the clinch.
Spinks darts in and clinches Leites up against the cage.
Spinks lands an elbow that stopped Leites in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Spinks.
Spinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spinks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leites pulls guard effortlessly.
Spinks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spinks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leites is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leites shoots in but no luck this time.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks closes the distance and clinches.
Spinks lands a nice elbow.
Spinks landing knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spinks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spinks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.
Spinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spinks gets a clinch.
Spinks stalling in the clinch.
Spinks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks is pressed up against the cage. Leites has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spinks down to the mat. Spinks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks clinches up with Leites and pushes him back against the cage.
Spinks blocking some punches.
Spinks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spinks just leaning against Leites, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spinks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spinks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks moves into range and clinches up with Leites.
Spinks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
Leites misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leites tries to keep at a distance but Spinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Spinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Leites's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leites fails to land the takedown.
Leites shoots for a takedown but Spinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leites tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spinks defends well and Leites ends up having to push Spinks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spinks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spinks stalling the fight.
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks pushes Leites up against the cage in a clinch.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spinks avoiding damage.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the head but Leites blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks lands an elbow inside.
Spinks has Leites pushed against the cage.
Leites looking to stall.
Spinks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spinks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leites's face.
Leites stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.
Spinks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leites tries to pull guard but Spinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Leites drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leites tries to score a body lock takedown but Spinks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leites tries to pull guard but Spinks won't allow it.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
Leon Leites's cut is getting worse.
Leites goes for a takedown attempt but Spinks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leites goes for a double leg but Spinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spinks continues to drive forward.
Spinks is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
Spinks rushes Leites and presses him up against the cage.
Spinks effectively controlling the action here.
Spinks looking to throw knees to the head but Leites is blocking nicely.
Spinks lands a nice elbow.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.
Leites is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spinks is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leites fails with the takedown.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leites decides to pull guard.
Spinks stands up and waves to Leites to follow him.
Spinks lands with a slapping head kick.
Spinks pushes Leites up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks blocks a body shot from Leites.
Spinks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leites tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinks smiles and moves away.
Leites tries to keep at a distance but Spinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leites swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spinks has Leites pressed against the cage.
Leites takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spinks lands an elbow just above Leites 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Spinks.
Leites blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leon Leites has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Spinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Spinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spinks 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Spinks!
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