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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Peccati (ranked 1712 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Lou Leonard (ranked 228 p4p, 163 weight class). Lou Leonard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Peccati's chin.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Peccati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard connects with a right hand. Peccati shakes it off.
No luck for Peccati with that takedown attempt.
Leonard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peccati.
Peccati shoots in for a double leg but Leonard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peccati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Peccati shoots in.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peccati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonard pinned against the cage. Leonard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati goes for a double leg but Leonard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonard continues to drive forward.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonard.
Peccati is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonard is defending well.
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Leonard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leonard lands a body shot.
Leonard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peccati jumps guard but Leonard stands there with Peccati around his waist. Peccati gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati is trying to drag Leonard to the mat but Leonard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peccati blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccati tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonard smiles and moves away.
Peccati changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leonard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leonard sneaks out the side door and pushes Peccati away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peccati or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard, which made it look bad.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonard but Leonard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonard wants to clinch up but Peccati keeps it at a distance.
Peccati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peccati is in Leonard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peccati 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to stand but Peccati is controlling the position.
Peccati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peccati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peccati 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.
Peccati drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leonard dives on top into guard.
Peccati looking for a guillotine here but Leonard defends easily.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Peccati won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Leonard dominated that round.
That's time! Peccati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peccati shoots and misses
and Leonard counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Leonard.
Leonard swings wildly with an uppercut but Peccati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard throws a punch but it's blocked by Peccati.
Peccati takes a shot to the head.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Peccati.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a shoulder strike.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonard throws a head punch that misses.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Leonard.
Peccati blocks an uppercut.
Lou Leonard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peccati's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Peccati blocking some punches.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Peccati is rocked!
Leonard lands a big right hand that drops Peccati! The killer instinct kicks in and Leonard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Leonard!
Lou Leonard 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.
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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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