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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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139 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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142 lbs
20 - 31 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greer Leonardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson clobbers Lankari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankari manages to avoid it.
Leonardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonardson. That snapped Lankari's head back.
Leonardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lankari checks it well.
Leonardson thows a leg kick but Lankari checks it
and Lankari counters with a shoot takedown. Leonardson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lankari is standing up over Leonardson. Leonardson looks to escape but Lankari dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lankari throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Leonardson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Leonardson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson is controlling Lankari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leonardson is trying to maintain the position but Lankari is very close to passing his half guard.
Lankari wants to free his trapped foot but Leonardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lankari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lankari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonardson sees it coming and defends easily.
Lankari wants to control but Leonardson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lankari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lankari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lankari wants to pass to mount but Leonardson is defending the position.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leonardson wants to get back to his feet.
Lankari is nestled in close to Leonardson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonardson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lankari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonardson's head.
Lankari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leonardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leonardson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lankari manages to pass to side control.
Leonardson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lankari has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari decides to stand back up.
Leonardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonardson is looking to clinch but Lankari is avoiding it.
Leonardson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lankari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Leonardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonardson defends it well.
Leonardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankari feints the counter takedown.
Leonardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankari moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Leonardson as Lankari shoots in.
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!
Lankari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leonardson's half guard.
Leonardson pushes Lankari off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greer Leonardson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonardson tries to avoid it but Lankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonardson to the ground. Leonardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lankari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonardson is fending him off so far but Lankari persists. Nope, Leonardson circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardson lands a head kick!
Lankari dives in and scores a takedown into Leonardson's guard.
Lankari wanted to stand there but Leonardson had control of the position.
Lankari trying to control but Leonardson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari forces his way into half guard.
Leonardson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leonardson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lankari is working away from the top position though.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lankari connects with a nice short shot to Leonardson's temple.
Lankari tries to stand but can't do so whilst Leonardson controls his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lankari connects with a nice short shot to Leonardson's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leonardson kicks off Lankari and gets to his feet.
Lankari shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonardson sprawls well. He's pushed Lankari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greer Leonardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Leonardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lankari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonardson's waist but Leonardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lankari off to one side.
It looked like Leonardson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankari.
Leonardson misses with a head kick.
Lankari feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankari.
Greer Leonardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lankari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankari feints the counter takedown.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leonardson's guard.
Lankari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonardson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankari is aware though and is defending well.
Leonardson has his foot on Lankari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lankari works his way back into a safe position though.
Lankari passes Leonardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leonardson trying to control here.
Lankari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lankari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lankari throwing shots but Leonardson is blocking nicely.
Lankari wants to stand but Leonardson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari moves nicely into side control.
Leonardson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonardson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lankari connects with a decent elbow.
Leonardson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lankari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lankari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonardson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leonardson is pressing down on Lankari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lankari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leonardson, up you get!
Leonardson thows a leg kick but Lankari checks it
and Lankari counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Greer Leonardson will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Leonardson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Lankari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lankari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonardson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lankari is in Leonardson's guard.
Lankari throwing strikes but missing.
Lankari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonardson keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Lankari gets to his feet - Leonardson follows without any prompting.
Lankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Lankari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari tries to clinch but Leonardson is having none of it.
Lankari darts in looking for a takedown but Leonardson gets double underhooks and turns Lankari into the cage.
Leonardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lankari.
Leonardson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greer Leonardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardson lands a right hook to the body.
Leonardson throws a head kick but Lankari moves out of range.
Leonardson throws a looping overhand right but Lankari ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonardson.
Lankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leonardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Leonardson backs off Lankari throws a huge counter combo but Leonardson manages to avoid it all.
Leonardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankari.
And Lankari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lankari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leonardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greer Leonardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt - Leonardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greer Leonardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonardson but Leonardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonardson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leonardson throws a right hand that Lankari ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankari also avoids with ease.
Lankari ducks under a wild hook from Leonardson.
Leonardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonardson throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardson throws out a loose jab but Lankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greer Leonardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lankari back to the cage. Leonardson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leonardson misses with a double jab.
Lankari tries to counter with a clinch but Leonardson shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Leonardson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lankari will feel that in the morning.
Lankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leonardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankari is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Leonardson.
Leonardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonardson avoids it really well and circles away.
Greer Leonardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonardson throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Lankari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonardson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonardson throws a looping overhand right but Lankari ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardson cracks a nice hook into Lankari's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardson. Lankari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardson throws a right hand that Lankari ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankari also avoids with ease.
And Lankari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lankari checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardson scores with a head kick. Lankari tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankari blocks a head kick by Leonardson.
Decent striking displayed by Lankari there.
Lankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonardson defends it nicely.
As Lankari looks to move away, Leonardson throws a big counter combo bu Lankari just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greer Leonardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonardson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greer Leonardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Greer Leonardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hans Lankari was interviewed post fight and said 'No excuses here. Congrats.'.
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energy
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