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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
42 - 26 - 1 |
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147 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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
42 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki lands a body shot.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Leonard moved out of range nicely.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Leonard moves out of range of the leg kick from Aoki.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Aoki wants to slow Leonard down by chopping away at his legs.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonard cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Leonard moved out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonard circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Aoki slips a straight right by Leonard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Leonard coming out on top.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aoki.
Leonard cracks Aoki with an open hand slap.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Leonard checks it.
Leonard cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonard scores with a nice strike.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Leonard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonard as he connects with a hook.
Leonard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leonard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Leonard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki misses the jab.
Leonard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonard dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Leonard fails to land.
Leonard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonard is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Leonard has Aoki pushed against the cage.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aoki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aoki tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonard is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Leonard trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Leonard looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leonard thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Leonard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Leonard counters with a left and a right that stings Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonard as he avoids it easily.
Aoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonard.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Leonard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Leonard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonard throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Leonard in his half guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki has hold of Leonard's hands but Leonard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonard is working away from the top position though.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leonard is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is pressing down on Leonard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard postures up and lands a big shot to Aoki's brow.
Leonard stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonard manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard is controlling Aoki's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonard sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Leonard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki moves forwards but Leonard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki tries to work over Leonard's front leg with a kick but Leonard checks it.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Aoki shoots in.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Leonard stalks Aoki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aoki's face. Aoki staggers backwards, shaken.
Leonard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard misses with a looping left.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Leonard moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
It seemed like Leonard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Leonard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki cracks Leonard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a hook but Leonard blocks it.
Nice jab there from Leonard.
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoki showed some decent athleticism there.
Leonard is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonard lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leonard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonard is on top in guard.
Leonard postures up in Aoki's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonard landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonard cracks Aoki with a solid left hand.
Leonard trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Leonard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonard preventing the sweep.
Aoki is trying to keep Leonard in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Leonard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonard moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki moves out of range as Leonard strikes.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Leonard checks it.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
Leonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Leonard.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonard.
Leonard shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
Leonard slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonard leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a hook.
Leonard staying out of range there.
Leonard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki gets caught flat footed, as Leonard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leonard cracks Aoki with a solid left hand.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Leonard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki is trying to keep Leonard in close.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leonard connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
Leonard is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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