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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Antony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antony comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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194 cm
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193 lbs
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194 cm
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191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Antony! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Leonard! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Antony avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Leonard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Leonard misses with a wild body shot. Leonard misses with a takedown and Antony counters with a single leg into guard. Leonard didn't expect that. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Leonard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Antony has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antony pulls his head out easily. Leonard wants to get back to full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Antony moves nicely into side control. Antony working the ground and pound. Antony is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Leonard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Antony presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Antony stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Leonard with a poor takedown and Antony counters with a shoot takedown. Leonard fights it but they end up in guard. Leonard looking for a guillotine here but Antony defends easily.
Leonard looks gassed! Antony stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Leonard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Antony is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We're going to have a standup here because Augustus Antony wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Leonard swings for the body but Antony moves out of range.
Leonard doesn't succeed with the takedown and Antony counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leonard! Augustus Antony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Leonard. Antony controlling from the full mount. Antony lands a big shot there that rocks Leonard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Antony controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Antony cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leonard is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Antony looking to control and managing it successfully. Antony is working for a guillotine from mount but Leonard frees his head quite easily.
Leonard is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leonard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Antony with shots to the head and body - Leonard looks very uncomfortable down there. Antony throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Leonard has his hands clasped together but Antony breaks the hold and Leonard is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Antony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augustus Antony! An out of breath and clearly excited Augustus Antony thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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