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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Best of Me. Achilles Leonidas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to score with a low kick but Freeman moves his leg out of the way.
Leonidas misses with a head kick.
Freeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonidas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Freeman scrambles back to his feet.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman lands a right hook to the body.
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonidas dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Leonidas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Leonidas misses with a body kick.
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freeman.
Leonidas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonidas needs to keep his hands up - Freeman had a free shot at his head there.
Leonidas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonidas wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freeman, right into the meat.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Leonidas knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman works the jab nicely.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Leonidas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freeman throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Leonidas. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonidas is fending him off so far but Freeman persists. Nope, Leonidas circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonidas wants to land a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas scores with a spinning back kick!
Freeman thuds his right hand into Leonidas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonidas closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Achilles Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Leonidas gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Freeman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freeman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freeman avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Freeman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
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!
Freeman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freeman avoids it.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonidas or not.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Freeman scores with a shoulder strike.
Freeman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Freeman lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Freeman scores with a shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Freeman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman scores with a shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
Freeman avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Freeman 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.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Freeman connects with an inside leg kick.
Freeman connects with a jab.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leonidas has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman digs a right hand underneath Leonidas's ribcage. Leonidas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Freeman avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonidas moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freeman connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonidas throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman shoots in and bounces Leonidas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Freeman cracks Leonidas with a solid left hand.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Freeman throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard.
Leonidas controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Freeman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matt Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman lands a jab.
Leonidas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonidas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonidas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman takes one to the chin there.
Leonidas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonidas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Freeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freeman.
Freeman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonidas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freeman cracks Leonidas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonidas is rocked!
Freeman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Leonidas flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leonidas is out cold! Freeman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Freeman!
Matt Freeman gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Achilles Leonidas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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