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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Flynn (ranked 6445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Leonhard (ranked 4814 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Leonhard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Leonhard!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonhard jabs Flynn right on the nose. Flynn blinks but takes it well.
Jim Leonhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Leonhard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonhard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leonhard tries to bum rush Flynn with a series of wild strikes but Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonhard lands a nice hook to Flynn's body. Flynn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonhard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flynn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flynn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flynn is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Flynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Leonhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonhard throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonhard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn misses with a low kick as Leonhard jumps back.
Leonhard misses with a series of wild punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leonhard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flynn - the referee stops the clock and Leonhard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flynn. Leonhard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonhard tries to bum rush Flynn with a series of wild strikes but Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooh!!! Flynn has knocked Leonhard down with a huge combo! Flynn steps away and waves a wobbly Leonhard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jim Leonhard has been cut.
Flynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonhard moves out of range of the body kick from Flynn.
Flynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonhard digs a good hook to Flynn's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonhard misses with a body kick.
Flynn lands a big head kick that sends Leonhard tumbling to the mat! Flynn takes a step backwards and waves Leonhard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leonhard is rocked!
Flynn tries to bum rush Leonhard with a series of wild strikes but Leonhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Flynn finish him?
Leonhard dodges the punch combination from Flynn.
Leonhard lands a jab-cross combination.
Flynn throws a right hand that Leonhard ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonhard also avoids with ease.
Leonhard seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonhard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Leonhard.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Leonhard.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Leonhard moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Leonhard misses.
Leonhard looks winded!
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonhard throws a leg kick that misses.
Flynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonhard connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Flynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonhard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonhard fails to land with a series of punches.
Flynn checks a low kick from Leonhard.
Leonhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn works over Leonhard's head and body with a nice combination.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Leonhard throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonhard's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonhard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flynn looks to land a body kick but Leonhard moved away.
Flynn looks to land a combination but Leonhard avoids it well.
Leonhard tries to work over Flynn's front leg with a kick but Flynn checks it.
Leonhard avoids the body shot from Flynn.
Flynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Leonhard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonhard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonhard throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leonhard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn needs to keep his hands up - Leonhard had a free shot at his head there.
Flynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonhard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonhard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flynn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Leonhard digs a good body shot into Flynn's ribs.
Leonhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Leonhard misses with a two punch combination.
Leonhard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flynn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonhard avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Flynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonhard is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Flynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Leonhard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leonhard looks to land a combination. Flynn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leonhard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flynn under the eye.
Leonhard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flynn circles away quickly and effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonhard 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.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonhard tries to land a leg kick but Flynn saw it coming and moves away.
James Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonhard throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonhard misses with a series of wild punches.
Flynn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonhard throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonhard avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Leonhard throws a leg kick but Flynn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leonhard misses with a few strikes there.
Leonhard throws a right hand that Flynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Flynn also avoids with ease.
Jim Leonhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flynn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Leonhard moves out of range easily.
Leonhard throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.
Leonhard is breathing heavily.
Leonhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonhard misses with a two punch combination.
Leonhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonhard moves out of range of the body kick.
Flynn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.
Leonhard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn lands a left and a right that send Leonhard crashing to the mat, dazed. Flynn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonhard unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard works Flynn's body with a nice hook.
Leonhard throws a head kick but Flynn moves out of range.
Leonhard thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonhard misses with a combination
and Flynn counters with a series of strikes. Leonhard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Leonhard moves out of range easily.
Flynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flynn misses with a head kick.
Leonhard throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn defending well as Leonhard loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Flynn connects with a body shot.
Flynn connects with a looping right hand.
Flynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonhard is out of range and Flynn settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonhard scores with a nice strike.
Leonhard throws a leg kick but Flynn checks it.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leonhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonhard stalks Flynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flynn's face. Flynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Leonhard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Sloppy strikes from Leonhard. Those never looked like landing.
Leonhard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flynn in his tracks.
Leonhard scores with a jab to the head.
Flynn swings for the body but Leonhard moves out of range.
Leonhard tries to bum rush Flynn with a series of wild strikes but Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flynn throws a big counter combination but Leonhard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn moves out of range as Leonhard strikes.
Flynn misses with a body kick.
Flynn tries to land a front kick but Leonhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Leonhard throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Leonhard lands but Flynn takes it in his stride.
Leonhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flynn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonhard's head.
Leonhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Leonhard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flynn.
Leonhard misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
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 James Flynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Leonhard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonhard lands a two punch combo.
Flynn needs to keep his hands up - Leonhard had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Leonhard. Beautiful body shot.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Leonhard moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Leonhard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Leonhard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flynn.
Leonhard ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Leonhard.
Leonhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonhard moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Leonhard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.
Leonhard swinging wildly here.
Leonhard misses with a double jab
and Flynn counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonhard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
Leonhard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flynn.
Leonhard blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonhard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonhard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonhard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonhard lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Flynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonhard throws a series of punches but Flynn avoids them all with ease.
Flynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Leonhard moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonhard - that will leave a mark!
Flynn looks to land a combination but Leonhard avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonhard. That snapped Flynn's head back.
Flynn misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leonhard checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Leonhard.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonhard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Leonhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Flynn backs off Leonhard throws a huge counter combo but Flynn manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Flynn blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Flynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn dodges the punch combination from Leonhard.
Leonhard throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.
Flynn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flynn throws a head kick but Leonhard moves out of range.
Leonhard throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonhard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Leonhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonhard misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonhard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Leonhard.
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonhard misses with a low kick.
Leonhard with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flynn.
Flynn misses with a head kick.
Leonhard lands a jab to Flynn's midsection.
Leonhard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flynn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonhard jabs Flynn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jim Leonhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn scores with a jab.
James Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Leonhard.
Well Flynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Flynn!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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