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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Beckwith (ranked 1802 p4p, 956 weight class) and Draco Leonidas (ranked 150 p4p, 83 weight class). Rudy Beckwith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudy Beckwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Draco Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckwith throws a right hand that Leonidas ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonidas also avoids with ease.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Beckwith with a nice cross.
Leonidas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beckwith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckwith misses with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a left to the body.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
A jab from Beckwith finds it's way through Leonidas's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Beckwith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beckwith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonidas thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckwith pushes down on Leonidas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leonidas is positioning himself well to prevent Beckwith advancing to mount.
Beckwith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leonidas is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonidas avoid being mounted?
Beckwith trying to control from half guard but Leonidas is working away.
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Leonidas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Leonidas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.
Beckwith is not content to let Leonidas control the position.
Beckwith tries to bench press Leonidas off him but Leonidas keeps the position.
Leonidas controls the position from side control.
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.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Leonidas is looking to take a break and control but Beckwith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas taking a breather here.
Leonidas stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckwith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Beckwith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonidas pinned against the cage. Leonidas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckwith misses with a looping left.
Leonidas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonidas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beckwith at a distance.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith misses with a double jab.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Beckwith misses.
Beckwith swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Beckwith misses with an uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckwith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckwith.
Beckwith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckwith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas throws out a counter right but Beckwith avoids it with no problem.
Leonidas throws a low kick but Beckwith moves out of range easily.
Leonidas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckwith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Beckwith moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a series of punches but Leonidas moves out of range.
Beckwith moves out of range of the body kick.
Beckwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beckwith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leonidas reverses the position - he's now on top in Beckwith's guard.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckwith is proving hard to escape from.
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonidas pushes down on Beckwith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Leonidas is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beckwith!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonidas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonidas fails to take his opponent's back.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith wants to hold on but Leonidas pushes him away.
Beckwith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas pulls Beckwith in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard.
Beckwith being controlled here momentarily.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonidas wants to stand but Beckwith is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith lands the left hand.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails to land the takedown.
Leonidas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckwith misses with a shot to the body
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot.
Leonidas lands a glancing blow to the side of Beckwith's head.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonidas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonidas cracks Beckwith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beckwith misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Leonidas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Draco Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas scores with a body shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckwith throws out a loose jab but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonidas! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beckwith avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Beckwith throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beckwith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Beckwith ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beckwith trying to land knees to the body.
Beckwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draco Leonidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Leonidas gets caught flat footed, as Beckwith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas has his hands on Beckwith's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leonidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet.
Leonidas content to stall in guard here.
Draco Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonidas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beckwith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonidas 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview.
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hype
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