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Event:
JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Leroux.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leroux.
Leroux throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.#TD2#
Leroux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benedetti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leroux is in Benedetti's guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet.
Benedetti is controlling Leroux's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leroux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leroux stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Leroux looking to sit in guard and control but Benedetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leroux has control of Benedetti's left arm, preventing Benedetti from doing any damage.
Benedetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leroux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benedetti is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leroux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benedetti moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leroux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti is pulling down on Leroux's head to control his posture.
Leroux throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leroux throwing strikes but missing.
Leroux is fighting to break Benedetti's control of his arms but Benedetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
No joy there for Leroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Leroux with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Benedetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leroux avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Leroux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leroux.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Leroux cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Mario Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Johnny Leroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroux digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Leroux misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Leroux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leroux loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroux.
Leroux throws a sloppy body shot
and Leroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leroux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Leroux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Leroux tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leroux jabs at Benedetti's body.
Leroux takes one on the button.
Leroux with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroux misses with a body punch
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leroux misses with a hook
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Leroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Leroux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Leroux ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedetti defending well as Leroux loads up on a big left hand.
Mario Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leroux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benedetti scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti takes a swing at Leroux's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Leroux moves away and avoids it.
Leroux misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##KD#
Benedetti lands a big uppercut and Leroux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leroux looks OK. Benedetti waves Leroux back to his feet!#ROC#
Leroux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leroux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a big left hand that crumples Leroux! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Mario Benedetti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
JAG Carnage II
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Harper wants to clinch up but Leroux keeps it at a distance.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leroux misses with a looping left.
Leroux lands with a right hand.
Leroux throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt.
Leroux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper throws a hook but Leroux blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leroux lands a jab to Harper's midsection.
Leroux walks into a straight right hand from Harper.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Leroux 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##TD2#
Harper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harper lands in his opponent's guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper throws a strike but Leroux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroux is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Leroux defends easily.
Leroux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroux defends it easily.
Harper is trying to control the position but Leroux postures up.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Leroux from controlling successfully.
Leroux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Harper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leroux is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Leroux trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Leroux won't allow Harper to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Harper has his foot on Leroux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroux works his way back into a safe position though.
Leroux is stalling in the full guard.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Leroux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Leroux is out of range.
Leroux missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Leroux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leroux.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leroux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Harper clinches with his opponent.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Leroux is looking for a takedown.
Harper gets through Leroux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Leroux gets control of Harper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leroux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harper postures up in Leroux's guard and throws a big left but Leroux blocks it.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard. #REVR#
Harper trying to control the position.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
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 Johnny Leroux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leroux misses with a straight left.
Leroux lands a nice shot that snaps Harper's head back.
Leroux misses the body punch #TD2#
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control.
Leroux gets back to half guard.
Harper winds up and cracks Leroux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Leroux blocks nicely.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux has Harper pulled in close to control his posture.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Harper trying to control but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Leroux's brow.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper content to stall in guard here.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Leroux taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper preventing the sweep.
Leroux is trying to control the position but Harper postures up. #T3#
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harper lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leroux's head.#SUB#
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leroux pulls Harper in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Leroux just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Harper forces Leroux back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Leroux jumps guard.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leroux controlling Harper's posture.
Harper with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leroux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leroux.#T1#
Leroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroux manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leroux wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Leroux is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Harper trying to control but Leroux postures up.
#T2#
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Harper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harper.#SUB2#
Harper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux preventing the sweep.
Harper keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Leroux cracks Harper with a solid left hand.
Leroux stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.#SUB2#
Harper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leroux escapes and throws Harper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leroux grinds an elbow into Harper's temple. #SUB#
Leroux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leroux landing strikes.
Harper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Leroux lands an elbow.
Leroux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leroux working away.
Harper is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leroux lands a few punches from side control.
Harper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leroux's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
Leroux is looking to advance position but Harper won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Leroux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leroux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
JBL Sitsongrit vs Point
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith rushes Leroux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Leroux drags the fight down to the ground.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Leroux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Leroux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leroux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Smith tries to hold on but Leroux pushes him away.
Leroux throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Leroux breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leroux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Leroux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leroux unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Leroux working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leroux dominating with strikes here.
Leroux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leroux working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Leroux working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Leroux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Leroux goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. #SUB#
Leroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leroux has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Leroux scores with a jab. Dick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leroux sprawls well. Leroux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leroux is fending him off so far but Dick persists. Nope, Leroux circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Dick's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leroux's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leroux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The 13 Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dick working Leroux over with strikes.
Dick is trying to control. Leroux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leroux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dick is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Leroux as he works his way to full guard.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Leroux.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Leroux blocks nicely.
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leroux pulls Dick in to control the position.
Leroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leroux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Leroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Leroux swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leroux! But no joy.
Dick slips a straight right by Leroux.
Leroux cracks Dick with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Dick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leroux is looking to control Dick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leroux avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick with the ground and pound but Leroux uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leroux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
Dick trying to control but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux 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.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leroux is looking to sweep but instead, Dick has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
Leroux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well.
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leroux defends it nicely.
Leroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Leroux counter with a right hand.
Dick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Leroux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dick to the mat! Dick manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leroux defends well.
Leroux is looking to pass into half guard but Dick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dick is in guard.#REVR#
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Leroux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Leroux pulls Dick in close to his closed guard and prevents Dick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick cracks Leroux with a solid left hand.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Leroux working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Leroux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leroux wants to control but Dick passes easily into half guard.
Dick winds up and cracks Leroux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Leroux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leroux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leroux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leroux is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Leroux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux being controlled here momentarily.
Leroux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Leroux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dick lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leroux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
Leroux jabs Dick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Leroux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leroux working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leroux cracks Dick with a big right hand but Dick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dick struggling a bit here.
Dick is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
An elbow from Leroux crashes against the mat.
Leroux working away.
Dick is trying to improve his position.
Dick sneaks back into half guard.
Leroux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leroux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dick!
Dick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Leroux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dick wants to get back to his feet.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Dick trying to hold on to Leroux's head to control him but Leroux postures up.
Dick is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux tries to pass to full mount but Dick defends it. #T3#
Leroux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Leroux is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leroux lands a nice short elbow.
Leroux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
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. Leroux connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dick punching from the bottom.
Dick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dick wants to stand but Leroux is controlling the position.
Dick controls Leroux momentarily but Leroux frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dick slips under a jab.
Leroux throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dick on the side of the head.
Leroux missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick with a poor takedown
and Leroux counters with a straight right hand.
Leroux lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Leroux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leroux 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leroux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leroux misses with a body punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leroux.
Leroux grinds an elbow into Curtis's temple.
Leroux prevents Curtis from escaping the position.
Leroux lands some shots froms side control.
Curtis is letting Leroux control him for a moment.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet.
Curtis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leroux trying to control the action but Curtis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Leroux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Curtis bucks up and tries to throw Leroux off but instead Leroux has got his back!#SUB2#
Curtis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leroux gets his way!
Leroux scores with punches and elbows.
Curtis trying to get back to his feet but Leroux is in full control for now.
Leroux scores with punches and elbows.
Leroux is landing with strikes. Curtis can't take much more of this.
Curtis is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Leroux lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leroux.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Leroux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Leroux looking for the choke from the back.
Leroux looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Leroux lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leroux.
Leroux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Curtis to escape the position.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Leroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leroux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Curtis to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Leroux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Curtis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet but Leroux has full control of the position and if anything, Curtis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Leroux on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Curtis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Leroux has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Curtis! Can he survive? No! He's out! Leroux gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Topher Curtis had this to say: 'Everybody loses sometimes which means he got lucky today. Next time we meet will result in a broken jaw.'.
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Event:
JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Prince is looking to clinch but Leroux is avoiding it.
Prince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Leroux.#TD#
Leroux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Prince tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Leroux manages to move to mount!
Prince really wants to buck Leroux off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Prince tries to buck Leroux off so he can stand up but Leroux has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Prince falls backwards, slamming Leroux to the mat but Leroux holds on tight! Prince is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Leroux tests Minaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Minaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroux misses with a hook. Minaj ducked under it nicely.
As Leroux looks to move away, Minaj throws a big counter combo but Leroux just gets out of the way.
Leroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Minaj - just one landing.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leroux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minaj.
Minaj takes a swing at Leroux's ribcage but misses.
Leroux connects with the punch.
Minaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Minaj.#CL#
Minaj darts in and clinches Leroux up against the cage.
Minaj looking to stall.
Minaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroux controls his hands.
Leroux pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Minaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Minaj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leroux.
Minaj throwing a counter right hand but Leroux manages to avoid it.#T1#
Leroux connects with a looping right hand.
Minaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minaj throws an overhand right that lands on Leroux's shoulder, as Leroux tries to avoid the shot.
Minaj slips a jab from Leroux.
Minaj misses with a looping right.
Minaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leroux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minaj's hands.
Leroux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Minaj looks to land a right hand but Leroux moved out of range.
Leroux misses with a takedown attempt
and Minaj counters with a straight right hand.
Leroux defending well as Minaj loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Leroux gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minaj sneaks back into half guard.
Minaj wants to improve his position but Leroux is controlling well.
Leroux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Minaj trying to control but Leroux postures up.
Minaj is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leroux lands with a punch from half guard.
Minaj is positioning himself well to prevent Leroux advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Leroux is working for a submission of some sort.
Minaj is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Leroux drops an elbow to the side of Minaj's head.
Minaj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroux manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Minaj works over Leroux with some ground and pound from guard.
Minaj wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Minaj postures up in Leroux's guard and throws a big left but Leroux blocks it.
Minaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leroux looking to control.
Minaj preventing the sweep.
Minaj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minaj manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leroux chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Minaj wants to hit a switch here but Leroux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minaj there!
Leroux controlling from mount.
BOOM! Leroux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroux lands a big shot there that rocks Minaj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Minaj is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Leroux! Minaj is hurt baaadly! Leroux is firing away with more strikes - Minaj is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PSE 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Leroux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Leroux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux prevents Sir from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sir is defending against the submission attempts here by Leroux.
Leroux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroux wants to control but Sir is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Sir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sir looking for subs from the bottom but Leroux mounts him!
Sir wants to control but Leroux is having none of it.
Sir is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Leroux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sir has worked his arm free - good work by Sir!
Sir sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leroux is nestled in close to Sir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leroux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Leroux winds up and cracks Sir with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobar Sir has been cut.#SUB#
Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Leroux is working for a kimura but Sir is defending it quite comfortably.
Sir taking some punishment here, with Leroux in his half guard.
Leroux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leroux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leroux is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily.
Leroux not doing much here.
Leroux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Leroux connects with a nice short shot to Sir's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Leroux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar Sir'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.
#R2#
Leroux throws a body punch but Sir moves out of range.
Sir blocks a jab.
Sir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroux.
Leroux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Leroux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leroux trying to control but Sir is working from the bottom.
Sir working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Leroux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroux scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sir's face as Leroux controls the position. #T1#
Leroux lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnny Leroux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leroux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leroux lands a nice forearm strike.
Sir is looking for a sweep.
Leroux just content to control the position.
Sir tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Leroux tries for a kimura but Sir is defending well.
Leroux lands some shots froms side control.
Leroux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Leroux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leroux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sir keeps working.
Sir tries to improve position but can't.
Sir is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leroux is chipping away with strikes.
Leroux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
Leroux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leroux trying to control the position but Sir is working away.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sir down.
Sir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leroux's best efforts.
Sir is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux slips a nice elbow through Sir's hands, connecting with Sir's forehead.
Leroux winds up and cracks Sir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leroux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leroux prevents Sir from improving his position.#SUB#
Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroux pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Sir is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leroux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sir's head.#SUB#
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Leroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar Sir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leroux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leroux slips a jab from Sir.
Leroux throws a poor cross that misses
and Sir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sir misses the target.
Leroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leroux throws a jab but it's blocked by Sir.
Leroux throws a jab but it's blocked by Sir.
Leroux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Leroux.#TD2#
Leroux dives in and scores a takedown into Sir's guard.
Leroux lands a couple of digs.
Leroux is working Sir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Sir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leroux stacks Sir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leroux!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux looks up at the clock and then as Sir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leroux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Leroux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Sir wants to control but Leroux postures up.
Leroux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Sir is rocked!
Sir tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Leroux lands a couple of good shots and Sir has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Sir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Pablo Escobar Sir's cut is getting worse.
Sir turns into Leroux and is now in his guard.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sir manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leroux cracks Sir with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Sir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leroux connects with a couple of short punches.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroux defends it easily.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo Escobar Sir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sir seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Sir has momentary wrist control but Leroux slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Leroux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leroux has Sir in his guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Sir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leroux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sir, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sir working for submissions but it's allowed Leroux to get to half guard.
Sir is in trouble now - Leroux has advanced to mount! #T3#
Leroux landing punches.
Leroux trying to control but Sir is having none of it.
Leroux with a couple of short strikes.
Leroux prevents Sir from getting the reversal.
Sir wants to hold on but Leroux pushes him away.
Sir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leroux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leroux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
Pablo Escobar Sir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leroux connects with a bit shot that sees Sir covering up! More strikes from Leroux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leroux is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Rebenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroux pinned against the cage. Leroux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rebenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Rebenta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leroux sprawls well initially but Rebenta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leroux is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Leroux defending well.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Leroux wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Leroux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage.
Leroux trying to control from the bottom.
Leroux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroux has wrist control.#SUB#
Leroux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leroux 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.#T2#
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta landing with the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up over Leroux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta won't allow Leroux to sweep him here.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rebenta advances to half guard.
Leroux trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leroux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rebenta stacks Leroux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rebenta!#SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux dodges the ground and pound from Rebenta.
Leroux is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Leroux is defending well.
Rebenta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leroux down.
#T4#
Rebenta in side control, throwing shots but Leroux defends.
Rebenta tries to move to mount but Leroux blocks the move with his legs.
Leroux regains half guard.
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leroux is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Leroux is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control.
Rebenta landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rebenta moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroux misses with a looping left.#TD#
Leroux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rebenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leroux is looking to improve his position.
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Leroux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rebenta passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leroux struggling a bit here.
Leroux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leroux defends it well. #SUB#
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroux controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rebenta is pressing down on Leroux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leroux is holding on for now.
Rebenta is nestled in close to Leroux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Rebenta is keen to just control but Leroux is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Leroux defends the submission attempt.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for an americana but Leroux has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rebenta was thinking about the submission.
Rebenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leroux's guard.
Leroux gets back to full guard.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leroux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Leroux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Leroux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Leroux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rebenta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Leroux trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Leroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rebenta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leroux has tightened it up now! Rebenta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21412 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Leroux (ranked 5993 p4p, 502 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Hammad shoots in looking for a takedown but Leroux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Hammad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leroux with the counter takedown but Al Hammad avoids it easily.
Al Hammad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leroux is trying to defend but Al Hammad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (2) vs (0) Leroux
Leroux looking for subs from the bottom but Al Hammad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (5) vs (0) Leroux
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leroux wants to control but Al Hammad is having none of it.
Leroux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
Al Hammad is thwarting Leroux's attempts to control the position.
Al Hammad is pressing down on Leroux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leroux is holding on for now.
Al Hammad prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Al Hammad stalling.
Leroux is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control from half guard but Leroux is working away.
Al Hammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Hammad prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Al Hammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux trying to control from the bottom.
Leroux wants to get back to full guard.
Al Hammad is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leroux wants to improve his position but Al Hammad is controlling well.
Leroux actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to pass to mount but Leroux is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leroux is refusing to be controlled, as Al Hammad sits in half guard.
Leroux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Hammad is working away from the top position though.
Al Hammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad passes into side control, despite Leroux's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (8) vs (0) Leroux
Al Hammad trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leroux wants to improve his position but Al Hammad is controlling well.
Leroux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leroux gets full guard.
Leroux has an active guard here but Al Hammad has managed to pass into half guard.
Leroux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Hammad forces his way into half guard.
Leroux trying to get back to full guard but Al Hammad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (11) vs (0) Leroux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to take Leroux's back here but Leroux is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Leroux is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Hammad has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Hammad tries to control but Leroux wriggling away.
Leroux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leroux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leroux won't allow Al Hammad to pass to mount.
Leroux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Hammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Hammad tries to free his leg and advance position but Leroux is retaining full guard.
Leroux has an active guard here but Al Hammad has managed to pass into half guard.
Leroux is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Hammad has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (14) vs (0) Leroux
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leroux tries to improve position but can't.
Al Hammad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leroux keeps working.
Al Hammad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leroux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leroux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Hammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Hammad wants to take a breather but Leroux manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Al Hammad.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leroux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Hammad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (14) vs (2) Leroux
Leroux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Hammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Al Hammad keeps moving.
Leroux wants to pass the guard but Al Hammad is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leroux won't allow Al Hammad to sweep him here.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Al Hammad keeps moving.
Leroux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leroux is looking to advance position but Al Hammad won't allow it.
Al Hammad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Hammad pulls Leroux in to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leroux forces his way into half guard.
Leroux wants to free his trapped foot but Al Hammad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leroux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Hammad keeps working.
Leroux wants to pass to mount but Al Hammad is defending the position.
Leroux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (14) vs (5) Leroux
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leroux trying to control but Al Hammad is having none of it.
Al Hammad is trying to escape the mount.
Al Hammad tries to hold on but Leroux pushes him away.
Leroux prevents Al Hammad from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leroux.
Leroux avoids the attempt from Al Hammad to control.
Leroux tries to control but Al Hammad wriggling away.
Leroux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leroux goes for an armbar but Al Hammad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Al Hammad. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (16) vs (5) Leroux
Leroux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
Bashaad Al Hammad gave a mention to Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joonas Olli (ranked 6597 p4p, 106 weight class) and Johnny Leroux (ranked 6034 p4p, 504 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joonas Olli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leroux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Olli (0) vs (4) Leroux
Leroux controls the position.
Olli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leroux is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olli (0) vs (6) Leroux
Leroux controlling from mount.
Leroux working for a submission but Olli is keeping him at bay.
Leroux controlling from the full mount.
Leroux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leroux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Olli is now in Leroux's guard. A big mistake from Leroux there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (2) vs (6) Leroux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leroux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux moves into full guard.
Leroux looking for a guillotine here but Olli defends easily.
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux wants to sweep but no luck.
Olli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leroux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (2) vs (8) Leroux
Leroux trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leroux defends well.
Leroux trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli controls Leroux momentarily but Leroux frees himself.
Leroux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leroux 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.
Olli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leroux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leroux has Olli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (4) vs (8) Leroux
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux looking for a triangle here. Olli is fighting it but it looks tight! Leroux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Olli is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Leroux!
A very excited looking Johnny Leroux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Leroux (ranked 5988 p4p, 492 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 7966 p4p, 561 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hank Hill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Leroux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leroux (0) vs (2) Hill
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leroux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hill. Oh but Leroux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hill goes limp - he's gone! Leroux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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