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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Boxo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leiden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxo slaps away a takedown attempt from Leiden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boxo is looking to clinch.
Boxo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leiden shoots in and drives through. Boxo sprawls well.
Boxo clinches with his opponent.
Boxo lands a hook that snaps the head of Leiden backwards.
Boxo misses with a body punch.
Boxo managing to block the knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden scores with a shot to the side of Boxo's head.
Boxo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leiden's elbow.
Boxo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leiden blocking some punches.
Boxo throws a head punch that misses.
Leiden misses with the head strike.
Boxo misses with some punches.
Boxo throws a punch but it's blocked by Leiden.
Boxo misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxo.
Leiden is trying to break the clinch but Boxo has him pressed against the cage.
Leiden lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxo controls his hands.
Boxo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leiden staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Leiden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leiden.
Mini Boxo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leiden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boxo. Boxo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leiden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leiden.
Leiden misses with a hook to the body
and Boxo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leiden lands a slapping body shot.
Boxo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxo connects with a looping right hand.
Boxo swings widly with a right hand
and Leiden counters with a good low kick that Boxo was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden moves in looking to clinch but Boxo pushes him off.
Boxo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leiden.
Boxo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxo misses with a two punch combination.
Boxo throws a body punch but Leiden moves out of range.
Boxo misses with a low kick.
Boxo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leiden's calf.
Leiden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxo tries to score with a low kick but Leiden moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Leiden.
Leiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxo.
Boxo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxo misses with a low kick.
Leiden lands a jab to the nose.
Boxo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leiden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leiden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxo, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mini Boxo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leiden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxo throws a hook but Leiden blocks it.
Boxo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boxo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boxo throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxo as he connects with a hook.
Mini Boxo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxo misses with a body punch
letting Leiden counter with a right hand.
Boxo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boxo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boxo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leiden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxo really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Leiden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leiden looks for a takedown but Boxo sprawls well.
Leiden misses with a hook. Boxo ducked under it nicely.
Leiden connects with a body shot that sends Boxo's belly button to the back.
Leiden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxo misses the jab.
Boxo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leiden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leiden doesn't seem bothered though.
Leiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leiden dodges the punch combination from Boxo.
Leiden lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leiden clobbers Boxo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boxo loads up on a big right hand but Leiden slips the punch.
Leiden throws a head kick that misses
and Boxo counters with a low kick, right behind Leiden 's knee.
Boxo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leiden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Boxo is predictable there
and Leiden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leiden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leiden tries to clinch but Boxo moves out of range.
Leiden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leiden.
Leiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxo moves away.
Boxo throws a shot to the body.
Leiden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mini Boxo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leiden takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo misses with the combination.
Leiden misses with a hook
and Boxo counters with a stiff right hand.
Leiden misses with a left hand
and Boxo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiden ducks under a wild hook from Boxo.
Leiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxo misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxo misses with an uppercut. Leiden saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yang Leiden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leiden throws a leg kick but Boxo moved away.
Leiden checks the leg kick.
Leiden feints and then cracks Boxo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxo down.
Nice sprawl there from Boxo as Leiden shoots in.
Boxo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Leiden misses
and Boxo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Boxo misses
and Leiden counters with a leg kick.
Boxo misses with a leg kick
and Leiden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxo missing with a left hand there. Leiden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leiden tries to clinch
and Boxo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden throws a head kick that misses
and Boxo counters with a stiff right hand.
Leiden wants to clinch
and Boxo counters with a straight right hand.
Leiden with a hook.
Leiden wants to land a leg kick but Boxo is out of range.
Leiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leiden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boxo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leiden scores with a head kick. Boxo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxo throws a looping overhand right but Leiden ducks down to avoid it.
Boxo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leiden misses with a jab to the body
letting Boxo counter with a right hand.
Boxo swings for the body but Leiden moves out of range.
Boxo throws a sloppy head kick
and Leiden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxo thows a body shot but no joy.
Boxo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxo but Boxo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boxo doesn't manage to clinch there - Leiden circles away.
Boxo throws a jab when Leiden was well out of range.
Leiden misses the shot to the body.
Leiden tries to work over Boxo's front leg with a kick but Boxo checks it.
Leiden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leiden is in Boxo's guard.
Boxo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leiden is one step ahead there.
Boxo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leiden's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo tries to stand but Leiden is controlling from the bottom.
Leiden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leiden trying to keep a closed guard but Boxo is proving a slippery customer.
Boxo wants to stand but Leiden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boxo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leiden looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxo trying to control the position from guard on top but Leiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxo is looking to stand up but Leiden won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yang Leiden.
I think Leiden 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yang Leiden!
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energy
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