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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 22560 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Buzzard Leonard (ranked 361 p4p, 341 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 cm 32 130 11 - 97 - 0 |
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182 cm 31 150 10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Granite chin |
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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 11 - 97 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzard Leonard! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leonard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bebok sprawls well. Bebok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet. Leonard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bebok checks it well. Bebok is looking to counter the offense by Leonard and move into the clinch. Good work by Leonard as he checks the leg kick. Leonard throws out a counter right but Bebok avoids it with no problem. Leonard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bebok to the mat! Bebok manages to get full guard. Bebok is trying to keep Leonard in close.
Leonard content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonard stands and throws Bebok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Leonard is staying tight to Bebok's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bebok struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonard controls the position. Let's hope that Leonard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bebok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonard on the ground. You can see the frustration on Bebok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Leonard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nice takedown defense from Leonard. No joy for Bebok on that attempt. Leonard looks to land a combination but Bebok avoids it well. Bebok clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leonard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bebok pulls him back up using the underhooks. Leonard blocking some punches.
Bebok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat. Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Leonard. Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Bebok is blocking nicely.
Leonard is looking for a takedown. Bebok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leonard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bebok to the mat. Bebok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Leonard postures up.
Leonard sitting in guard, not really doing much. Leonard scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bebok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonard controls the pace. Bebok looking to control.
Leonard passes Bebok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonard in particular looking to stall. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonard lands a nice short elbow. Bebok wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy.
Leonard controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bebok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonard is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonard passes to full mount! Leonard landing shots from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leonard controlling his opponent. Leonard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Leonard dominated that round. 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. Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Bebok moves out of range easily. Leonard forces Bebok back against the cage and clinches. Bebok scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside. Leonard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bebok smiles and moves away.
Bebok moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off. Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Bebok shows good takedown defense. Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Leonard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bebok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonard circles away. Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bebok defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonard darts in and clinches Bebok up against the cage. Leonard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Leonard is trying to push Bebok away but Bebok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Leonard pulls guard successfully.
Leonard looking for a triangle here. Bebok is fighting it but it looks tight! Leonard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bebok is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buzzard Leonard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
33% |
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