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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Leonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonov tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn is quick to defend against it.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov feinted with a counter takedown.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel Penn checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonov.
We've been told by Leonov's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Leonov 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.
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Leonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands with a hook. Leonov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonov throws a wild body kick that Steel Penn sees coming a mile off.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Penn.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn clinches with his opponent.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Leonov.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Leonov throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Leonov blocks the low kick.
Yuri Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonov, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonov taking a breather.
Leonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel Penn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Steel Penn cracks the inside of Leonov's front leg.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel Penn advances position into side control!
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel Penn on the ground.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leonov!
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leonov is now in Steel Penn's guard. A big mistake from Steel Penn there, giving up the dominant position!
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!
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Steel Penn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
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.
Steel Penn shoots in but Leonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuri Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn motions for Leonov to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn wants to counter with a clinch but Leonov pushes him away.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick as Leonov jumps back.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Leonov trying to stall but Steel Penn improves his position.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Leonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
Leonov wants to stall.
Leonov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel Penn.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
Mr Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Leonov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Leonov tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Leonov back against the cage.
Steel Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leonov walks away with a smile on his face. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Leonov swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Leonov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Leonov.
Steel Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and moves away.
Steel Penn lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Leonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonov down to the mat. Leonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Leonov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
Leonov throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonov swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov feinted with a counter takedown.
Leonov thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonov!
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Leonov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel Penn works to advance to full mount. Leonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Steel Penn looking to control but Leonov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar but Leonov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Steel Penn scores with a leg kick.
Leonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Steel Penn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonov. That did some damage!
That kick from Leonov tenderised Steel Penn's leg. Steel Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov is looking to wear down Steel Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Leonov off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Yuri Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Steel Penn 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 hook to the body from Leonov.
Leonov stalling in the clinch but Steel Penn improves position.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Leonov's leg. Leonov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Leonov throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Leonov fails to land.
Leonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Leonov throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Leonov off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to slow Leonov down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Leonov off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn cracks Leonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
Leonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Penn blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuri Leonov!
Yuri Leonov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
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