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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . Johnny Agron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kari Leukakoukku's chin.
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171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
177 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Agron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agron misses with a wild combination.
Agron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leukakoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leukakoukku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Agron keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
Leukakoukku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Agron kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leukakoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agron is keeping the position for now.
Leukakoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agron pushes Leukakoukku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Agron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leukakoukku manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnny Agron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leukakoukku moves away.
Agron throws the left hand but Leukakoukku avoids the punch easily.
Agron misses with a series of wild punches.
Leukakoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leukakoukku moves out of range as Agron strikes.
Agron throws a hook to the side of Leukakoukku's head but Leukakoukku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Agron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leukakoukku.
Agron looks to land a right hand but Leukakoukku moved out of range.
Agron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leukakoukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Agron circles away.
Agron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leukakoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agron.
Leukakoukku clinches up with Agron and pushes him back against the cage.
Agron pulls guard effortlessly.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Agron keeps moving.
Leukakoukku drops back looking for a leg! Agron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agron manages to kick Leukakoukku off! Leukakoukku jumps back into Agron's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Agron is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Agron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leukakoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Agron is retaining full guard.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Agron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Agron looks to land a left hand but Leukakoukku moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leukakoukku moves in looking to clinch but Agron pushes him off.
Agron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Agron takes a swing at Leukakoukku's ribcage but misses.
Leukakoukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Agron circles away.
Johnny Agron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leukakoukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Leukakoukku tries for a takedown but Agron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leukakoukku moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leukakoukku dodges the punch combination from Agron.
A swing and a miss from Agron.
Agron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch but Agron is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leukakoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agron's corner calls for a 1-2. Agron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Agron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leukakoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leukakoukku.
Agron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agron looks to land a combination but Leukakoukku avoids it well.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch up but Agron circles away and keeps his distance.
Leukakoukku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agron.
A slow jab from Agron misses its intended target.
Agron throws a right hand that Leukakoukku ducks under and follows up with a left that Leukakoukku also avoids with ease.
Agron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leukakoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnny Agron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leukakoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agron swivels and escapes.
Leukakoukku darts in and clinches Agron up against the cage.
Leukakoukku jumps guard but Agron stands there with Leukakoukku around his waist. Leukakoukku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Agron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Leukakoukku.
Agron digs a right hand into Leukakoukku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leukakoukku's gas tank.
Leukakoukku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Leukakoukku drops back down to his feet.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Leukakoukku drops back down to his feet.
Leukakoukku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leukakoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agron walks away with a smile on his face. Leukakoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Agron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agron misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agron looks to land a combination but Leukakoukku avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agron throws a right and a left that Leukakoukku avoids nicely.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leukakoukku moves away from the strike by Agron.
Leukakoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agron misses with a body shot.
Agron keeps the fight on the outside.
Agron lands a glancing blow to the side of Leukakoukku's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leukakoukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Agron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leukakoukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agron.
Agron looks to score with a jab to the body but Leukakoukku is just out of range.
Agron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leukakoukku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Agron.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agron throws a right and a left that Leukakoukku avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Agron dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leukakoukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leukakoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Agron defends the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Agron is working from the bottom.
Agron is trying to stand up here but Leukakoukku is controlling him well.
Leukakoukku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agron sees it coming and defends easily.
Leukakoukku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leukakoukku seems to be looking for submissions.
Leukakoukku not doing much here.
Leukakoukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku wants to free his trapped foot but Agron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leukakoukku stops Agron from getting back to his feet.
Agron is not content to let Leukakoukku control the position.
Leukakoukku works his way into full mount!
Agron defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leukakoukku.
That's two 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.
Agron has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Leukakoukku looking to break Agron's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Agron remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leukakoukku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leukakoukku tightening his grip on Agron, looking for the choke.
Agron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Leukakoukku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Agron has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Agron is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leukakoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agron.
Agron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leukakoukku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Agron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leukakoukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Agron keeps the fight on the outside.
Agron throws a right hand that Leukakoukku ducks under and follows up with a left that Leukakoukku also avoids with ease.
Agron is looking to wear down Leukakoukku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leukakoukku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Agron did well to prevent Leukakoukku getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agron is in trouble now - Leukakoukku has advanced to mount!
Leukakoukku moves to the back position.
Johnny Agron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I really don't envy Agron right now.
Leukakoukku is looking to control Agron but Agron is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Agron defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leukakoukku trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Leukakoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agron 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Agron!
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hype
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pop
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