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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
Leonov jabs at Davito's body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Davito jumps back.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davito walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Davito takes it in his stride.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davito! But no joy.
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Davito counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Leonov.
A left lands for Leonov.#T1#
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davito scrambles back to his feet.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Davito misses with a two punch combination.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davito.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov thows a body kick. Davito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davito counters with a low kick, right behind Leonov 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Leonov throws a right hand that Davito ducks under and follows up with a left that Davito also avoids with ease.
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Davito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Davito thows a leg kick but Leonov checks it
and Leonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Davito misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov scores with a body shot.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Davito's head but Davito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A jab from Leonov misses.
Davito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davito.
An inside leg kick from Leonov misses.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Davito misses the shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
and Davito counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends Davito's belly button to the back.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Davito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davito throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Davito lands a big uppercut and Leonov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leonov looks OK. Davito waves Leonov back to his feet!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
We've been informed that Davito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davito cracks Leonov with a hook to the temple - Leonov is on wobbly legs here! Davito swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leonov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Davito wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
A less than humble Pelosi Davito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hall blocks the body kick.
Leonov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Leonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Leonov.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to chop away at Leonov's legs.
Leonov checks a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination that misses
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leonov really felt that one!
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Jab by Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leonov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
A jab from Hall misses.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall lands an overhand right.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Leonov misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Hall gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Hall lands but Leonov takes it in his stride. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonov swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Hall sends Leonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Leonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Leonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov 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.
Hall avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall clinches.
Hall tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Hall with a hook.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Leonov tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Leonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thuds a left hand into Leonov's body.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall thuds his right hand into Leonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leonov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leonov looks to clinch but Hall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leonov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Finlayson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Finlayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov misses the jab.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Finlayson ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Finlayson takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Finlayson scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.#T1#
Finlayson moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finlayson cracks Leonov with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Finlayson needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.#KD#
Finlayson cracks Leonov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finlayson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leonov to stand back up!
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
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!
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Our winner, Torhte Finlayson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov misses with a hook. Shalashaska ducked under it nicely.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Leonov finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalashaska blocks the body kick.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Shalashaska follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
As Leonov backs off Shalashaska throws a huge counter combo but Leonov manages to avoid it all.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Shalashaska's body.#T1#
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shalashaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalashaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Shalashaska moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Shalashaska avoids it.
Shalashaska steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonov.
Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov throws a push kick but Shalashaska slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Shalashaska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leonov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Leonov is trying is best to control the position here.
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leonov tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
Shalashaska prevents Leonov from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shalashaska needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Shalashaska changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalashaska steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Shalashaska moved out of range.
Shalashaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonov with a body shot.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Shalashaska shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Shalashaska's ribs.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Leonov moves out of range as Shalashaska throws a body kick.
#T4#
Leonov throws the left hand but Shalashaska avoids the punch easily.
Shalashaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov sizes up Shalashaska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalashaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov stalks Shalashaska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shalashaska's face. Shalashaska staggers backwards, shaken.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Sloppy strikes from Leonov. Those never looked like landing.
Shalashaska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Shalashaska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Shalashaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalashaska has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leonov tries to work over Shalashaska's front leg with a kick but Shalashaska checks it.
Leonov sets himself, and Shalashaska steps forward looking for the clinch! Leonov avoids it this time.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shalashaska under the eye.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Shalashaska moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Shalashaska slips a jab from Leonov.
Shalashaska feints a counter leg kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov misses with a hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Shalashaska avoids it.
Shalashaska replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leonov blocks it well.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Shalashaska throws a counter combo.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov lands a jab to Shalashaska's midsection.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalashaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalashaska can do to turn this around?
Leonov swings for the body but Shalashaska moves out of range.
#T2#
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalashaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalashaska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalashaska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Shalashaska's head back.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shalashaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalashaska is just out of range.
Shalashaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Shalashaska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shalashaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Shalashaska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov did well to prevent Shalashaska getting side control.
Leonov pushes Shalashaska off looking to stand but Shalashaska dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov has his hands clasped together around Shalashaska's back. He's all about the action.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.#T4#
Shalashaska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Leonov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov tried to score with a low kick but Shalashaska checks it.
It seemed like Shalashaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shalashaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalashaska's head.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Shalashaska defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shalashaska counters with a left and a right that stings Leonov.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Shalashaska avoids nicely.
Shalashaska checks a low kick from Leonov.
Shalashaska changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalashaska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leonov throws a leg kick which misses Shalashaska's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalashaska tries to avoid it.
Adam Shalashaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov misses with the body kick
and Shalashaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Jab from Leonov.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shalashaska moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Leonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shalashaska if he has to take too many more of those.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Leonov is looking to chop away at Shalashaska's legs.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Shalashaska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Shalashaska slips a straight right by Leonov.
Shalashaska tries to counter with a clinch but Leonov shakes him off and moves away.
Leonov thumps Shalashaska with a low kick.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalashaska on the side of the head.
Leonov with a nice cross.#T2#
Shalashaska blocks a jab.
Shalashaska unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalashaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shalashaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Shalashaska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shalashaska staying out of range there.
Shalashaska is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
A countering left hand to the body from Shalashaska misses.
Shalashaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalashaska off the cage and back into range.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska blocks a head kick by Leonov.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalashaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska tries a quick counter leg kick but Leonov is wise to it.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Shalashaska throws a counter combo.
Shalashaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalashaska is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska walks into a jab.
Leonov misses with a wild combination.
Shalashaska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adam Shalashaska spoke after the fight, saying 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Narloch slips the punch.
Narloch throws a sloppy head kick and Leonov moves out of range easily.
A combination from Narloch does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov with a hook.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov needs to keep his hands up - Narloch had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Narloch moves out of range.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narloch.
Narloch throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narloch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Narloch misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Narloch connects with a jab.
Narloch tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Narloch.
Jab by Leonov.
Leonov feints and then cracks Narloch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narloch down.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Narloch throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narloch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov lands the left hand.
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!
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Narloch ducks down to avoid it.
Narloch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Narloch misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Narloch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narloch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Narloch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Narloch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Narloch moved out of range.
A cross from Narloch lands.
Narloch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Narloch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Narloch.
Narloch misses with a right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Narloch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narloch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Narloch's head but Narloch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narloch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov cracks Narloch with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narloch. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narloch lands a head kick. Leonov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Narloch misses its intended target.
Leonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narloch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Narloch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Narloch slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Narloch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Narloch walks into a left hand.
Leonov throws a jab when Narloch was well out of range.
Narloch is looking for a counter combo.
Leonov misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Narloch - that's a beauty! Leonov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Narloch can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leandro Narloch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leandro Narloch waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Short showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Short is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Leonov catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Short avoids it with no problem.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Short.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Leonov lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Leonov cracks Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Short fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Short shoots in.#T1#
Leonov cracks Short with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Short half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Short with a poor takedown
and Short takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Short misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Short is rocked!
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Leonov! Short is out on his feet! Leonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Short is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Short is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Leonov tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Barbosa is thwarting Leonov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off but Barbosa dives into side control.
#SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Leonov! #SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Leonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barbosa postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonov! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonov throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leonov.
Leonov tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leonov in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa prevents Leonov from moving into mount.
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Leonov's head to control him but Leonov postures up.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonov's back!
Barbosa has the hooks in. Leonov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Leonov looks to control.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Leonov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barbosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Leonov trying to control the hands but Barbosa won't let him. #SUB#
Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is in bad spot here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonov trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Leonov wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Leonov is in bad spot here.
Leonov trying to control but not successfully.
Leonov tries to escape but Barbosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Leonov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Leonov slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Barbosa shrugs it off though. #T1#
Leonov lands with a cross.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa slips a jab from Leonov.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
#T2#
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.#T3#
Leonov looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa tries to work over Leonov's front leg with a kick but Leonov checks it.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Leonov scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Leonov coming out on top.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonov cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Leonov.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonov lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Leonov scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Leonov circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonov misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonov circles away.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonov eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.#T3#
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Barbosa throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leonov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Burnett misses with a hook to the body
and Leonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Burnett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Burnett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with an outside leg kick.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Leonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Burnett moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnett! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Burnett with an uppercut!
Burnett slips a jab from Leonov.#T2#
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
letting Burnett counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Burnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett connects with a body shot that sends Leonov's belly button to the back.
Burnett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burnett's knee momentarily.
Burnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Burnett 's knee.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Leonov is looking to counter punch.
Leonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Burnett has knocked Leonov down with a huge combo! Burnett steps away and waves a wobbly Leonov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Burnett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Burnett slips the punch.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burnett needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Burnett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Burnett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett. #T4#
Burnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Burnett drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnett's hands.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Burnett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leonov sprawling to the canvas! Leonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnett finish him?!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leonov scores with a jab. Burnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Burnett cracks Leonov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burnett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leonov to stand back up!
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov cracks Burnett with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Burnett checks it.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Burnett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burnett shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Leonov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Burnett sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Leonov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Green has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
Leonov slips under a jab from Green.
A jab from Green misses.
Leonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.#T1#
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonov counters with a nice body shot.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Leonov lands.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Leonov throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Green misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
A jab from Green misses. #T4#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Green misses with a right hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
A big right from Green misses.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.#TD#
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green stays in close to Leonov's body and controls the position.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Leonov trying to control but Green postures up.
Leonov tries to kick Green off but Green keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##ES2#
Leonov kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov flicks out a counter leg kick but Green steps away.
Green misses with a takedown
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
A combination from Green does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with the takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Green misses with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Green walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Green keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with the combination.
#T2#
Green takes one on the button.
Leonov jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Green went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leonov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Green drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonov has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Green slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Leonov keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
Leonov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Leonov tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonov controls the position.
Green wants to control the pace but Leonov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green tries to control but Leonov wriggling away. #SUB#
Leonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Green has taken his back.
#SUB#
Green patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Green's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet but Trollslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Leonov has Trollslayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Leonov is looking to stand up but Trollslayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Trollslayer pushes down on Leonov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonov avoid being mounted?
Leonov wants to improve his position but Trollslayer is controlling well.
Leonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer. #T1#
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow - Leonov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Trollslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer! |
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Event:
SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Green misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands a jab.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Leonov wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leonov on his heels. He'll look to pass Leonov's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green wants to pass the guard but Leonov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Leonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonov wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position. #SUB#
Green is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leonov has his hands clasped together but Green extends and breaks Leonov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!
After the big win, Ed Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Leonov catches Shalashaska right on the button with a cross.
Leonov throws a head kick but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Shalashaska tries a head kick but it misses.
As Shalashaska backs off Leonov throws a huge counter combo but Shalashaska manages to avoid it all.
Shalashaska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shalashaska scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shalashaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shalashaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Shalashaska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shalashaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Shalashaska throwing strikes but missing.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shalashaska is controlling him.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shalashaska 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.
Shalashaska trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov is keeping the position for now.
Leonov 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shalashaska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shalashaska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shalashaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov misses with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a thumping low kick.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Shalashaska.
Leonov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body
and Shalashaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shalashaska lands a head kick!
#CL#
Shalashaska rushes Leonov and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Shalashaska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonov working hard to break the clinch.
Leonov gets underhooks to prevent Shalashaska's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shalashaska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalashaska looking to throw knees to the head but Leonov is blocking nicely.
Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Shalashaska connects with a knee to the head.
Leonov wants to break free but Shalashaska has control.
Shalashaska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonov after a bit of a struggle.
Leonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##BC#
Shalashaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Shalashaska appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shalashaska lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov throws a body punch but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Shalashaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Shalashaska throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalashaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalashaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leonov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shalashaska. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov jabs Shalashaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
Shalashaska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shalashaska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Shalashaska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Shalashaska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalashaska misses with a takedown
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Shalashaska jumps back.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska throws a lazy head kick
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalashaska throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Shalashaska with an uppercut!#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Shalashaska down.
Shalashaska scores with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Leonov.
Shalashaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shalashaska steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leonov. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Shalashaska takes it in his stride.
Shalashaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shalashaska shoots and misses
and Leonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Shalashaska ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Shalashaska seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Shalashaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Shalashaska counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Shalashaska misses with the body kick
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shalashaska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Shalashaska dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalashaska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shalashaska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shalashaska somewhat.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Leonov slips a jab from Shalashaska.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Shalashaska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shalashaska looks for the body kick but Leonov saw that one coming.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Shalashaska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Shalashaska thows a leg kick but Leonov checks it
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalashaska looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shalashaska misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Shalashaska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalashaska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shalashaska avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Shalashaska moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Shalashaska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shalashaska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Shalashaska closes the distance and clinches.
Shalashaska misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalashaska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leonov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shalashaska - the referee stops the clock and Leonov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shalashaska. Leonov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leonov lands a jab.
Shalashaska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov is fending him off so far but Shalashaska persists. Nope, Leonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shalashaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Shalashaska walks into a left hand.
Leonov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Shalashaska.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska wants to clinch but Leonov slips to the side
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shalashaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shalashaska throws a lazy body kick
and Leonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Shalashaska clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shalashaska walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Leonov digs a good body shot into Shalashaska's ribs.
Shalashaska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalashaska's head. #CL#
Shalashaska has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalashaska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adam Shalashaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shalashaska tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalashaska.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Shalashaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov scores with a head kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Shalashaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shalashaska tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalashaska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Shalashaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Shalashaska. Shalashaska maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Shalashaska throws a right hand that misses
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Shalashaska is predictable there
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov scores with a punch to the head.
Leonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shalashaska shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Shalashaska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Leonov.
Shalashaska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shalashaska misses with the body kick
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Adam Shalashaska spoke after the fight, saying 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Burnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Burnett slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Burnett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burnett walks into a left hand.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Burnett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Burnett blocks the leg kick.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Leonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Leonov swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Burnett.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Burnett moves out of range.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Burnett takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burnett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot lands for Burnett.
Burnett blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burnett lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnett. Burnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Nice shot by Leonov.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnett swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Burnett blocks a jab.
Burnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Leonov swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Burnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonov.#T3#
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Burnett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Burnett scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Leonov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burnett just manages to avoid it.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burnett, as that shot connected.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Leonov.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Leonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett lands a jab to Leonov's midsection.
Burnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Burnett finds it's way through Leonov's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Burnett misses.
Burnett scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Burnett tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Burnett avoids the body shot from Leonov.
Burnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Burnett manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett misses with a hook
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Burnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Burnett misses.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalil Burnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burnett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonov scrambles back to his feet.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
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!
Burnett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burnett thinking.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.#T1#
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Burnett shrugs it off though.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Burnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burnett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett misses with a straight right.
Burnett cracks Leonov with an open hand slap.#T2#
Burnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Burnett coming out on top.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
Burnett swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Burnett lands an overhand right.
Burnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Leonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burnett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burnett throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burnett.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Leonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnett cracks Leonov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett connects with the punch.
Burnett throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov tries to bum rush Burnett with a series of wild strikes but Burnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov catches Burnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burnett throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnett misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalil Burnett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonov has time to react.
Leonov moves forwards but Burnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov throws a right hand that Burnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnett also avoids with ease.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnett checks a low kick from Leonov.
Burnett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonov's head.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Burnett didn't see that one coming.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
Burnett lands a really nice looking cross but Leonov seems unphased.
Leonov throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Leonov slips a jab from Burnett.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Leonov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
The fighters circling - Burnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov motions for Burnett to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnett misses with a straight left.
Burnett slips a jab from Leonov.
Burnett throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov is looking to slow Burnett down with leg kicks.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnett misses with a body shot
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Burnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Nikolay Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov throws a low kick but Burnett avoids it.
Burnett scores with a hook.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burnett defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnett throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Burnett misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Leonov slips a straight right by Burnett.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Leonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov ducks right into an uppercut from Burnett.
Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonov at a distance.
Leonov walks into a jab.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov cracks Burnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burnett checks a leg kick.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Burnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnett to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Burnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burnett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Shalashaska with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Shalashaska's body. Shalashaska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov looks to land a combination. Shalashaska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shalashaska throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalashaska scores with a leg kick.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy body shot
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Shalashaska takes one on the button.
Leonov punishes Shalashaska's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov lands with a good body shot.
Shalashaska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shalashaska takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shalashaska tries to score with a low kick but Leonov moves his leg out of the way.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalashaska has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Shalashaska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Shalashaska checks the leg kick.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shalashaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Leonov as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Shalashaska scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalashaska.
Leonov checks a leg kick.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Shalashaska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov slips a straight right by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska scores with a body shot.
Shalashaska misses with a kick to the body
and Leonov counters with a nice body kick.
Leonov lands a jab.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shalashaska had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
#T3#
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shalashaska takes one to the chin there.
Shalashaska throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shalashaska. That one must have hurt.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but Leonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick
and Leonov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick
and Shalashaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalashaska throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalashaska on the side of the head.
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
A head kick by Leonov misses
and Shalashaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalashaska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Shalashaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov looks to land a combination. Shalashaska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Shalashaska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shalashaska is looking to score with low kicks.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Shalashaska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leonov tests Shalashaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov walks into a stiff left hand from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Jab by Leonov.
Shalashaska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shalashaska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonov's head backwards.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shalashaska should have avoided that one.
Leonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Shalashaska moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska scores with a jab.
A jab from Leonov finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shalashaska defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Shalashaska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Shalashaska misses with a head kick.
Leonov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Shalashaska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shalashaska doesn't seem phased though.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Shalashaska off balance momentarily.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Shalashaska throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Shalashaska.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Shalashaska blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Shalashaska tries to clinch
and Shalashaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalashaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shalashaska back to the cage. Leonov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalashaska. Shalashaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Shalashaska's body.
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!
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalashaska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body.
Shalashaska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range. #T4#
Shalashaska defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shalashaska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shalashaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Shalashaska is predictable there
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Leonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalashaska misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shalashaska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shalashaska backing away here, and Leonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shalashaska misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but Leonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leonov cracks Shalashaska with an open hand slap.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Leonov moves out of range as Shalashaska strikes.
Shalashaska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shalashaska off to one side.
A low kick from Shalashaska is predictable there
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Shalashaska slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalashaska.
Leonov defending well as Shalashaska loads up on a big left hand.
Shalashaska misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shalashaska thinking.
A big right from Leonov misses. #T1#
Shalashaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalashaska momentarily.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shalashaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Leonov stuns Shalashaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shalashaska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shalashaska takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Shalashaska is rocked!
Shalashaska fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov tests Shalashaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
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!
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adam Shalashaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shalashaska tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalashaska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shalashaska throws the kick towards the body but Leonov avoids it.
Shalashaska seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Leonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shalashaska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shalashaska with a poor takedown
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Shalashaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shalashaska fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Shalashaska misses
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shalashaska might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination.
Shalashaska shoots in but Leonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shalashaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonov pinned against the cage. Leonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shalashaska's head.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov lands a body shot.
#T4#
Shalashaska walks into a jab.
Good work by Leonov as he checks the leg kick.
Shalashaska misses with a kick to the body
and Leonov counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalashaska on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shalashaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shalashaska. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leonov throws a head kick but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Shalashaska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but Leonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shalashaska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonov's sensitive parts.
Shalashaska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shalashaska walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adam Shalashaska was interviewed post fight and said 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narloch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Narloch throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Narloch ducks down to avoid it.
Narloch throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov misses with a hook. Narloch ducked under it nicely.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narloch takes one to the chin there.
Narloch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narloch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov jabs Narloch right on the nose. Narloch blinks but takes it well.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narloch walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Narloch walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Leonov tries to bum rush Narloch with a series of wild strikes but Narloch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narloch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Narloch saw that one coming.
Narloch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
Narloch throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Leonov lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Narloch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov lands with a good body shot.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Leonov misses
and Narloch counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov connects with a jab.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov throws a body punch but Narloch moves out of range.
Narloch swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Narloch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narloch.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narloch.
#T3#
Narloch defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narloch doesn't seem bothered though.
Narloch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narloch missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narloch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Narloch. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Narloch misses with a looping right.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Narloch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
It looked like Narloch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Narloch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Leonov with a jab.
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!
Leonov misses with a hook. Narloch ducked under it nicely.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Narloch throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Narloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Narloch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
A little feinted left hand from Narloch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Narloch misses.
Leonov stuns Narloch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov keeps Narloch at a distance using the push kick.
Narloch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Narloch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narloch's head.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Narloch slips the punch.
Narloch is looking to counter punch.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Narloch throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov throws the left hand but Narloch avoids the punch easily.
Narloch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonov!
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Narloch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Narloch moved out of range.#T1#
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Narloch moves out of range easily.
Narloch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narloch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Narloch saw that one coming.
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narloch throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narloch throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov with a nice cross.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narloch on the side of the head.#T2#
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narloch's head.
Narloch dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Narloch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narloch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narloch momentarily.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narloch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov moves out of range as Narloch strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Narloch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov swings for the body but Narloch moves out of range.
Narloch takes one to the chin there.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Narloch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick.
Narloch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Narloch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov tests Narloch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Leonov.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narloch is out of range.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Narloch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narloch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Narloch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Narloch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Narloch misses with a double jab
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narloch momentarily.
Narloch misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Narloch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Narloch misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a left and a right that stings Narloch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
letting Narloch counter with a right hand.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Narloch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov digs a good hook to Narloch's body.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narloch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Narloch ducks down to avoid it.
As Leonov looks to move away, Narloch throws a big counter combo but Leonov just gets out of the way.
Narloch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narloch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Narloch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narloch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonov jabs Narloch right on the nose. Narloch blinks but takes it well.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narloch. That did some damage!#T2#
Leonov feints and then cracks Narloch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narloch down.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Narloch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Narloch misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Narloch moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
An attempted straight right counter from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Narloch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Narloch moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Narloch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Narloch misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Leonov misses with a left hand
and Narloch counters with a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Narloch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Narloch with an uppercut!
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narloch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.#T4#
Leonov scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a left hand
and Narloch counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narloch ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
A big right from Narloch misses.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Narloch.
Leandro Narloch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narloch blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Narloch is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
A very excited looking Nikolay Leonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Veainu blocks the body kick.
Veainu slips under a jab from Leonov.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Veainu pushes Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu lands a body shot. #T1#
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Veainu digs a right hand into Leonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonov's gas tank.
Veainu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Leonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Leonov is trying to break free.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonov tries to stall but Veainu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Leonov is trying to push Veainu away but Veainu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Veainu slips a straight right by Leonov.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonov 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 Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leonov swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov lands a front kick.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Veainu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
#T4##KD#
Veainu drops Leonov with a nice combination! Veainu dives into Leonov's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Leonov.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
Veainu prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
Veainu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leonov wants to stand but Veainu is controlling the position.
Veainu controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Veainu prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Leonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Leonov lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
Veainu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Veainu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonov is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Leonov throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu catches Leonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Leonov pushes Veainu away with a front kick.
Leonov misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu pushes Leonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Leonov is breathing heavily.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Veainu cracks Leonov with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonov smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Leonov misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Veainu darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.#T1#
Veainu tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Leonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Siale Veainu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling him.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Leonov.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Leonov takes a shot to the head.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Leonov prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Veainu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Leonov tumbling to the ground! Veainu follows him down into his guard.
Leonov is looking to stand up but Veainu isn't so interested in that idea.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
Veainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov is keeping the position for now.
Leonov 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.
Veainu pushing down on Leonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Veainu wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
Veainu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Veainu has control of Leonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leonov is squirming around, avoiding Veainu's attempts to control the action.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Veainu wants to control the pace but Leonov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Leonov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Veainu content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov is looking to improve his position but Veainu isn't that keen on the idea.
Veainu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Veainu trying to control but Leonov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice jab there from Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
Leonov misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Veainu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veainu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veainu has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leonov is trying to force a seperation but Veainu has the dominant position.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Leonov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Leonov tries to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling the position.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Veainu.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Leonov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch. #T4#
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Leonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Veainu has double underhooks.
Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonov.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu had his way with Nikolay Leonov in that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Veainu with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks. #T1#
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Veainu takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Veainu steps in with a hook that catches Leonov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Veainu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leonov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Leonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov lands with a hook. Ziskie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leonov throws a front kick aimed at Ziskie's knee but Ziskie avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Leonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leonov is looking to slow Ziskie down with leg kicks.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziskie in his tracks.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Leonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Leonov with a hook.
Leonov clobbers Ziskie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Ziskie's head back.
Leonov digs a good body shot into Ziskie's ribs.
Leonov punishes Ziskie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov with a jab.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
#T4#
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Ziskie down.
Leonov scores with a one two! Ziskie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov stuns Ziskie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov tries to bum rush Ziskie with a series of wild strikes but Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
As Ziskie looks to move away, Leonov throws a big counter combo but Ziskie just gets out of the way.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie takes one on the button.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
As Ziskie backs away, Leonov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Leonov tries to score with a low kick but Ziskie moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Ziskie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziskie takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Ziskie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziskie darts in trying to clinch
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ziskie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonov - the referee stops the clock and Ziskie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonov. Ziskie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonov duly obliges.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Ziskie scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziskie in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Donk. Leonov catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
Leonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov connects with a jab.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Leonov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ziskie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Leonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Ziskie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziskie's head.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Leonov slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Ziskie 's knee.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.#T3#
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Leonov is looking to counter punch.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Ziskie moves out of range as Leonov throws a body kick.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.#T4#
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ziskie backs up against the cage.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Leonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Ziskie misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonov doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Mifune moves into the clinch.
Leonov working hard to break the clinch.
Mifune lands an uppercut.
Mifune lands with a left to the head.
Leonov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mifune walks into a left hand.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Jab from Leonov.
Donk. Leonov catches Mifune right on the button with a cross.
Leonov throws a jab when Mifune was well out of range.
Mifune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mifune rushes Leonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mifune looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Mifune blocks a jab.#T1#
Leonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mifune.
A nice side step and Leonov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
Leonov scores with a head kick.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov catches Mifune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mifune scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonov should have avoided that one.
Mifune slips a straight right by Leonov.
Mifune throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Mifune's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov needs to keep his hands up - Mifune had a free shot at his head there.
Mifune misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Mifune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Mifune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mifune scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov. #CUT2#It looks like Kikuchiyo Mifune has been cut.
Mifune moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Mifune tries to clinch but Leonov moves away
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kikuchiyo Mifune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mifune misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Mifune is rocked!
Mifune avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Mifune is looking to clinch.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mifune lands a nice shot that snaps Leonov's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Mifune misses the shot to the body.
Mifune uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mifune tries to clinch up.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mifune tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Mifune avoids it with no problem.
Mifune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mifune moves to clinch but Leonov breaks away
and Mifune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Mifune.
Mifune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mifune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Mifune misses.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Mifune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mifunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mifune wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mifune. That snapped Leonov's head back.
#T4#
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mifune is looking to counter the offense by Leonov and move into the clinch.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Mifune tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.
Leonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov clobbers Mifune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Mifune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov misses the jab.
Mifune seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mifune is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mifune tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov stuns Mifune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mifune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mifune had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mifune throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Leonov slips under a jab from Mifune.
Mifune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kikuchiyo Mifune's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mifune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mifune circles away quickly and effectively.
Mifune walks into a jab.
Mifune with a nice calf kick.
Mifune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mifune darts in trying to clinch
and Mifune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Mifune walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
Mifune takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Mifune misses with an uppercut.
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mifune.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mifune.#T1#
Mifune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mifune.#CL#
Mifune closes the distance and clinches.
Mifune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mifune looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mifune has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mifune scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonov should have avoided that one.
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Mifune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mifune throws out the jab.
Mifune is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Leonov throws a push kick but Mifune slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Mifune misses with an uppercut
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mifune tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mifune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mifune ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mifune. Mifune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mifune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mifune.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mifune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonov is trying to break free.#T3#
Leonov prevents a body shot from Mifune.
Leonov tries to break the clinch but Mifune is controlling the position.
Mifune lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Mifune's body. Mifune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mifune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mifune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mifune misses with the combination.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Mifune saw that one coming.
Mifune tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.
Mifune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov. #CL#
Mifune clinches up against the cage.
Mifune works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Leonov takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mifune.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mifune should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mifune.
Mifune looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.#CL#
Mifune moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mifune lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Mifune is controlling him.
Mifune misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kikuchiyo Mifune's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mifune moves into the clinch.
Mifune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mifune lands a shot to the body.
Mifune has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Leonov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mifune seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leonov can turn it around.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Mifune scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mifune defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Mifune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mifune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Mifune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leonov.
Mifune moves to clinch but Leonov breaks away
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune connects with a jab.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mifune.
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mifune tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Good shot there by Leonov.
Mifune takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mifune wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov swings for the body but Mifune moves out of range.
Mifune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Mifune takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mifune takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mifune on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune is looking to clinch.
Leonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kikuchiyo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mifune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Mifune.
Mifune scores with a punch to the head.
Mifune lands an overhand right.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mifune.
Mifune moves out of range of the body kick.
Mifune closes the distance but Leonov moves to the side
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov digs a good hook to Mifune's body.
Leonov throws the left hand but Mifune avoids the punch easily.
Mifune tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Mifune tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Mifune throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Mifune drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Mifune letting Leonov take a breather here.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mifune throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mifune. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov throws out a powerful jab.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mifune takes one to the side of the head.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
#T4#
Leonov throws a leg kick but Mifune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mifune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mifune seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mifune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mifune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mifune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune lands a left hand.
Leonov tries to break free but Mifune pushes him back against the cage.
Mifune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mifune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mifune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mifune scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mifune misses with a body punch.
Leonov lands with a left to the head.
Mifune misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kikuchiyo Mifune was interviewed post fight and said 'Going back to the drawing board'. |
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Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T1#
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Leonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov with a hook.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonov, which made it look bad.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie slips a straight right by Leonov.
Leonov connects with the punch.
Leonov tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Leonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gracie'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#
Leonov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Gracie shoots in.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonov pinned against the cage. Leonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
Leonov is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leonov is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov lands a head shot.#T4#
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonov works the jab nicely.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonov lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
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!
Leonov keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Leonov tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
James Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.#T3#
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Leonov. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
A good leg kick by Leonov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Leonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Our winner, Nikolay Leonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
Leonov thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Leonov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakuraba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leonov.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.#T1#
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakuraba.
Leonov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Leonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakuraba landing strikes.
Leonov is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba prevents Leonov from escaping the position.
Sakuraba working away.#T3##SUB#
Sakuraba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leonov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakuraba but great work by Leonov.
Leonov in side control, throwing shots but Sakuraba defends.
Sakuraba defending against the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Sakuraba but he's now mounted!
Sakuraba tries to lock up and control but Leonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakuraba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Leonov throws some wild stikes that Sakuraba manages to avoid easily.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Leonov's attempts to control the action.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Leonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Leonov pushes him away.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov throwing strikes here but Sakuraba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leonov throwing strikes here but Sakuraba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Leonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leonov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov throwing strikes here but Sakuraba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sakuraba wants to control but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Leonov unloads with some shots from mount but Sakuraba bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov misses with a combination
#TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Nikolay Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonov wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Leonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba postures up in Leonov's guard and throws a big left but Leonov blocks it.
Sakuraba prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
Leonov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sakuraba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet.
Leonov wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonov is looking to stand up but Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Leonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sakuraba presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sakuraba jumps guard but Leonov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Sakuraba tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Sakuraba back against the cage. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov throws a hook but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Leonov lands a jab.#T4#
Sakuraba shoots for a takedown but Leonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuraba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonov - the referee stops the clock and Sakuraba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonov. Sakuraba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Sakuraba's head back.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakuraba is able to avoid easily.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Leonov.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Leonov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown. Leonov fights it but they end up in guard.
Leonov pushes Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonov.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuraba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Leonov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leonov pushes Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov lunges at Sakuraba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakuraba's hand.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Sakuraba shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Leonov.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonov throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Sakuraba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leonov.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Leonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakuraba won't allow Leonov to sweep him here. #T3#
Leonov is looking to stand up but Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea.
Leonov is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov's head.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakuraba cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Leonov controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Leonov has momentary wrist control but Sakuraba slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Leonov.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Leonov tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonov is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonov avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Leonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Leonov is holding on to half guard well.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leonov is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Leonov kicks Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Tillet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tillet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov throws a body punch but Tillet moves out of range.
Tillet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov throws a head kick but Tillet moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Leonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Tillet misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tillet tries for a takedown but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Tillet moves out of range easily.
Tillet walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov thumps Tillet with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov scores with a head kick.
Tillet staying out of range there.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Tillet's shoulder, as Tillet tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillet doesn't seem phased though.
Tillet throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tillet defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tillet. Tillet gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonov blocks a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Tillet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillet drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillet.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tillet throws out the jab.
Tillet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tillet somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Tillet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tillet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Tillet connects with a body shot.
Leonov pushes Tillet away with a front kick.
Tillet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tillet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonov but Leonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Tillet avoids it with no problem.
Leonov lands with a nice combination. Tillet backs away looking to recover.
Tillet throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Tillet throws an off balance right hand
and Tillet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tillet misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Tillet is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Oh Tillet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tillet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov steps in with a hook that catches Tillet right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Leonov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tillet looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Koppia lands with an overhand left.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koppia misses with a body shot
and Leonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koppia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koppia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koppia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koppia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov lands with a hook. Koppia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Koppia misses the jab.
Leonov throws a counter combo.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koppia. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koppia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Koppia is out of range.
Koppia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Koppia tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koppia throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Koppia off balance momentarily.
Leonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Koppia.
Koppia loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
As Koppia backs off Leonov throws a huge counter combo but Koppia manages to avoid it all.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koppia needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koppia under the eye.
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
It looked like Koppia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koppia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koppia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koppia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia slips under a jab from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov. #T2#
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Leonov takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Koppia down.
Koppia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Koppia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Koppia.
Koppia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koppia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Koppia is wise to it.
Koppia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koppia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koppia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koppia throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Koppia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Koppia tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koppia in his tracks. #T3#
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov feints and then cracks Koppia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koppia down.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Koppia missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Koppia misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Koppia's head back.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Koppia takes it in his stride.
Leonov lands a head kick!
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Leonov throws a hook but Koppia avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Koppia throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Koppia slips a straight right by Leonov.
Koppia throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov throws a fast counter high kick but Koppia manages to duck under it in time.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koppia's head backwards.
Koppia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Koppia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koppia slips a jab from Leonov.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Koppia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koppia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koppia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Koppia in the body.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koppia slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koppia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koppia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koppia.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Koppia as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koppia misses with a looping left.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koppia misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov tests Koppia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov pushes Koppia away with a front kick.
Koppia blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Koppia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koppia misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Koppia 's knee. #T1#
Koppia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koppia.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov throws the left hand but Koppia avoids the punch easily.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throws a head kick that Koppia semi-blocks.
Koppia lands the left hand.
Leonov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koppia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov throws an off balance right hand
and Car counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Car looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov misses with a leg kick
and Car counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Car moves out of range of the body kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Car counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Leonov misses #KD2#
and Car counters with a nice right hand that sends Leonov toppling to the canvas! Leonov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Car finish him?!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
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!
Car misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Car manages to avoid it.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonov clobbers Car with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov misses with a hook
and Car counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Car takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Car takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov throws a wild body kick that Car sees coming a mile off.
Car looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Leonov throws a low kick but Car moves out of range easily.
Car doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Car has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Car moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Car on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Car saw that one coming.
Car looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leonov throws a leg kick
and Car counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov throws a jab when Car was well out of range.
Car on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2##KD2#
Car lands a left and a right that send Leonov crashing to the mat, dazed. Car thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov misses with the body kick
and Car counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Car!
New Car decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie takes one to the side of the head.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Some bone on bone action there as Ziskie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Ziskie takes one to the chin there.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
#T1#
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Ziskie saw that one coming.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Ziskie moves out of range and Leonov only half commits.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziskie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
It looks like Leonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Ziskie jumps back.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie checks it.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.#T3#
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.#CL2#
Ziskie gets a clinch. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a big head kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Ziskie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov thows a body kick. Ziskie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziskies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Ziskie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Donk. Leonov catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target. #T1#
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Ziskie's legs.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ziskie clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziskie misses.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range. #T2#
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Leonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leonov tries to land a leg kick but Ziskie saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good jab.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov motions for Ziskie to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Leonov tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Ziskie didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov lands with a kick to the temple. Syrup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Syrup shoots and misses
and Leonov counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Syrup is rocked!
Syrup drops his hands momentarily. Leonov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Syrup staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Syrup doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Vatsadze throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Leonov misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Vatsadze has knocked Leonov down with a huge combo! Vatsadze steps away and waves a wobbly Leonov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Vatsadze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Vatsadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
A slow jab from Vatsadze misses its intended target.
Vatsadze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze swinging wildly here.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Vatsadze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonov lands a head kick. Vatsadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonov.
Leonov feints and then cracks Vatsadze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vatsadze down.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Vatsadze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov cracks Vatsadze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Leonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leonov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Leonov.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vatsadze had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vatsadze under the eye.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Vatsadze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vatsadze on the side of the head.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Leonov tried to score with a low kick but Vatsadze checks it.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Vatsadze lands a big right hand that sends Leonov crashing to the mat! Vatsadze stays standing though and waves Leonov back to his feet!
Leonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vatsadze is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatsadze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov walks straight into a right hand from Vatsadze - that's dropped him! Vatsadze jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Leonov from any more punishment! Leonov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murtaz Vatsadze thanked HERBIZER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Godoi checks a leg kick.
Godoi tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godoi slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov thumps Godoi with a low kick.
Godoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Leonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Godoi tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi misses with a hook.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Godoi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Leonov moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
Godoi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Leonov throws a body punch but Godoi moves out of range. #KD#
Godoi drops Leonov with a beautiful combination! Leonov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Godoi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Godoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?
Leonov blocks a jab.
Godoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Godoi throws a series of punches but Leonov avoids them all with ease.
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godoi blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Godoi avoids it.#CL#
Godoi pushes Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Godoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Godoi gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Godoi shrugs it off though.
Godoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov throws a series of strikes that have Godoi backpedaling.
Godoi lands a jab to Leonov's midsection.
Godoi swinging wildly here.
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov thumps Godoi with a low kick.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Godoi throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Godoi.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi backing away here, and Leonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Godoi throws a series of strikes that have Leonov backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Leonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Godoi is wise to it.
Godoi tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Godoi drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov slips under a jab.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Godoi.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov cracks Godoi with an open hand slap.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Godoi looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godoi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godoi misses with a body punch
and Godoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godoi throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godoi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godoi's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Godoi.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Guilherme Godoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a head kick.
Leonov throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godoi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Godoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Godoi.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov cracks Godoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godoi throws a right and a left that Leonov avoids nicely.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Godoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonov.
Godoi drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godoi throws out the jab. #T1#
Godoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Godoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godoi works the jab nicely.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Godoi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Godoi misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godoi circles away quickly and effectively.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Godoi works Leonov's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Godoi avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Godoi cracks Leonov with a good jab.
Jab by Godoi.
Godoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Godoi misses with a straight right.
Leonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leonov misses the jab.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godoi.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Godoi misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Godoi has closed the distance and engaged Leonov in a clinch.
Godoi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Godoi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Godoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godoi cracks Leonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Godoi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Godoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov is looking for the big counter here.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Godoi drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Godoi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
Godoi breaks the clinch.
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godoi circles away quickly and effectively.
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Godoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Godoi is wise to it.
Godoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Godoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi misses the shot to the body.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Godoi with a hook.
A cross from Godoi lands.
Godoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Godoi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Leonov! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
During a confident post fight interview, Guilherme Godoi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Veainu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Leonov moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonov digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leonov misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonov! Veainu lets Leonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Veainu's head back.
A low kick from Leonov misses
and Veainu rattles Leonov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Leonov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Veainu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Leonov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siale Veainu! Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ziskie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Ziskie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziskies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
Ziskie takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leonov wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Leonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziskie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskie is pressing down on Leonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov is holding on for now.
Leonov trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leonov is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Leonov is working away. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonov defends it well.
Ziskie stops Leonov from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Leonov won't allow it. #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.
Leonov is trying to stand.
Ziskie is controlling the pace.
Ziskie is trying to control. Leonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziskie prevents Leonov from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov.
Leonov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ziskie won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziskie controls the pace.
Ziskie preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leonov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ziskie dives into side control.
The referee asks Ziskie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ziskie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Leonov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziskie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonov, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Ziskie stands up and beckons Leonov to his feet. #CL#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Leonov throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Leonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonov scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Ziskie has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ziskie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leonov walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Leonov. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Ziskie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ziskie scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ziskie moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Leonov throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziskie. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Leonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziskie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie goes for a double leg but Leonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ziskie decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ziskie has a closed guard, preventing Leonov from standing up. #SU2#
Leonov stands and steps away. Ziskie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonov swivels and escapes.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Leonov throws a one two combo.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziskie off to one side.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Leonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonov 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 Ziskie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziskie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ziskie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziskie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Ziskie avoids nicely.
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ziskie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Leonov is keeping the position.
Leonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziskie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ziskie prevents Leonov from improving his position.
Leonov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leonov keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Ziskie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Leonov has his feet on Ziskie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziskie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziskie shoots in for a double leg but Leonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonov with a nice cross.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ziskie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Ziskie tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie shoots in but Leonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leonov tries to bum rush Ziskie with a series of wild strikes but Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov connects with a high kick. #CL#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ziskie is keeping busy.
Ziskie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziskie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but Leonov stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonov.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Ziskie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Leonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ziskie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ziskie keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leonov throws Ziskie to one side and escapes!#T3#
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ziskie wants to clinch but Leonov slips to the side
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonov.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Leonov catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziskie.#T4#
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov 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:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov throws a one two combo.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov throws a hook but Siddik avoids it easily.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A combination from Leonov does no damage.
Siddik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siddik in his tracks.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Siddik misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siddik circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Leonov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Leonov misses with a hook. Siddik ducked under it nicely.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Siddik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonov!
Leonov throws Siddik to one side and escapes!#T1#
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Siddik darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Siddik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Siddik stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonov swings for the body but Siddik moves out of range.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siddik slips under a jab from Leonov.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Siddik tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##TD#
Siddik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siddik 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.
Siddik slows the pace down in half guard.
Siddik passes into side control, despite Leonov's attempt to control the position.
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Leonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Leonov scores with a one two! Siddik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Siddik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonov has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Siddik is looking to pass into half guard but Leonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leonov is in guard.#REVB#
Leonov throws an elbow that misses. Siddik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonov's guard. Nice move by Siddik!#REVR#
Siddik won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Leonov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siddik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siddik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Leonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Siddik moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Siddik dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siddik lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Siddik ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Siddik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Siddik moves away and avoids it.
Siddik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Siddik closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Siddik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Siddik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siddik tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
Leonov is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Siddik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Leonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Leonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Siddik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Siddik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Siddik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Siddik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik is looking to clinch.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siddiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siddik wants to clinch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siddik on the side of the head.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there #TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov won't be happy with that.
Leonov bucks up and tries to throw Siddik off but instead Siddik has got his back!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolay Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Leonov from escaping the position.
#ES2#
Siddik has his opponent's back but Leonov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Siddik.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siddik.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Siddik counters with a single leg into guard. Leonov didn't expect that.
Siddik landing with the ground and pound.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Siddik is in close to Leonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Leonov wants to stand up but Siddik is controlling him.
Siddik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leonov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonov is trying to control Siddik's posture but Siddik avoids it. #T4#
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siddik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leonov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is squirming around, avoiding Siddik's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Siddik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik postures up and lands a big shot to Leonov's brow.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik 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.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Siddik passes into half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leonov wants to get back to full guard.
Leonov is still trying to improve position.
Siddik trying to control the pace. #T2#
Leonov trying to control but Siddik postures up.
Leonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siddik lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov wants to stand back up but Siddik manages to pass into side control.
Siddik scores with punches from side control.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov is looking for a sweep.
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonov wants to control but Siddik postures up.#ES2#
Leonov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Siddik gets a double leg takedown into Leonov's guard.#T4#
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
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!
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonov wants to stand and escape but Siddik is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leonov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov 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:
Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Leonov.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Godoi throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Godoi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov looks to land a combination. Godoi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Leonov delivers a nice body kick.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov lands with a cross.
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
Leonov scores with a push kick.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Godoi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Godoi slips a jab from Leonov.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godoi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
#T2#
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Godoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godoi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Godoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Godoi momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Godoi misses.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Godoi. That did some damage!
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godoi. Godoi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Godoi slips under a jab.
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Godoi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Godoi throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov throws a counter combo.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godoi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godoi's sensitive parts.
Leonov cracks Godoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Godoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godoi's sensitive parts.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godoi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Godoi backing away here, and Leonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Godoi misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov is looking for the big counter here.
Godoi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Godoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonov throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov tests Godoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Godoi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonov - the referee stops the clock and Godoi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonov. Godoi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Godoi avoids it well.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
Godoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Godoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov scores with a jab. Godoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Godoi blocks a jab.
Godoi slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Godoi moves out of range easily.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Leonov cracks Godoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Godoi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Godoi shakes it off.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Godoi avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godoi.
Godoi throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Godoi walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
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!
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Godoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Godoi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov connects with the punch.
Leonov throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Godoi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Leonov. Those never looked like landing.
Leonov thumps Godoi with a low kick.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Godoi seems unphased.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godoi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godoi slips a straight right by Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Godoi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonov scrambles back to his feet.
Godoi lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonov! Godoi lets Leonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Leonov tries to land a leg kick but Godoi saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godoi throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonov catches Godoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a big right hand! Oh Leonov is in trouble here! Godoi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
A relieved looking Guilherme Godoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Car rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov catches Car with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Car staying out of range there.
Car slips under a jab.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Car avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Car is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Car misses its intended target.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Car.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Car throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Car avoids it with no problem.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Car off balance momentarily.
Car slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Car.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Leonov misses.
Car lands with a straight right. Leonov didn't see that one coming.
Car throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov moves away from the strike by Car.
Leonov blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Car sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Car missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Car swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Car throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Car.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Car is looking to counter punch.
Car misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Car with a hook.
Car will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Car throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov slips under a jab from Car.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Car on the side of the head.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Car on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Car throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Car slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Car on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov slips a straight right by Car.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Car.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Car.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Car misses the target.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Car loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Car thows a left - swing and a miss!
Car bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Car misses with a looping left.
Car throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Car moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Car is rocked!
New Car seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Car misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp right that sends Car to the canvas! Leonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leonov swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Leonov.
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!
Leonov looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonov misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
#T2#
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
A big right from Leonov misses.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov with a jab.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Veainu staying out of range there.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonov under the eye.#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
Leonov scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Veainu drops Leonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leonov looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Leonov to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Leonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu! |
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Event:
Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov feints a jab promting Sakuraba to slip. Leonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakuraba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov throws a counter combo.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.#T1#
Sakuraba shoots for a takedown but Leonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuraba showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Leonov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba stalling. #T2#
Leonov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Leonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Leonov has one foot on Sakuraba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sakuraba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Sakuraba moves out of range and Leonov only half commits.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov walks into a left hand.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Leonov slips a straight right by Sakuraba.#T3#
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sakuraba finds it's way through Leonov's defenses.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sakuraba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Leonov slips under a jab from Sakuraba.#T4#
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that Leonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonov also avoids with ease.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov slips a jab from Sakuraba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Sakuraba with an uppercut!
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonov lands with a hook. Sakuraba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sakuraba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Leonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leonov throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Leonov tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leonov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Leonov's hands, connecting with Leonov's forehead.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Leonov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leonov is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
Leonov is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Leonov pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonov is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leonov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Leonov's hands, connecting with Leonov's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonov defends it well.
Leonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Leonov kicks Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Sakuraba misses the jab.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Sakuraba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Leonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonov pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov with a hook.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba lands an elbow.
Leonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sakuraba is controlling him well.#SUB#
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Leonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba scores with punches from side control.
Sakuraba working away.
Sakuraba scoring with punches from side control.
Leonov is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakuraba has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Leonov is defending well. #SUB#
Sakuraba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonov's head backwards.
Sakuraba takes one to the side of the head.
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba passes Leonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Leonov is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leonov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Leonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leonov is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Leonov kicks Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Sakuraba takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Leonov.
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Leonov slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Leonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakuraba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Sakuraba closes the distance and pushes Leonov back into the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Leonov to work.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakuraba has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Leonov stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov cracks Sakuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov misses the jab.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov stuns Sakuraba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Sakuraba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonov in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Schrute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Schrute shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schrute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schrute defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Schrute drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute takes one to the side of the head.
Schrute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schrute doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Leonov.
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov cracks Schrute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schrute on the side of the head.
That kick from Leonov tenderised Schrute's leg. Schrute is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schrute tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Leonov lands a left and a right that send Schrute crashing to the mat, dazed. Leonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Schrute is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov drops Schrute with a naaaaasty hook - Schrute is in real trouble here! Leonov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
A very excited looking Nikolay Leonov 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.
The defeated Dwight Schrute had this to say: 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov scores with a punch to the head.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie walks into a left hand.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Ziskie fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Ziskie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch. #BC#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
Ziskie is looking to score with low kicks.
It looks like Leonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ziskie moves into range and clinches up with Leonov.#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.#TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leonov on his heels. He'll look to pass Leonov's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziskie controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie won't allow Leonov to sweep him here.
Leonov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ziskie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Leonov wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Leonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonov has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leonov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ziskie throws up his legs and catches Leonov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Leonov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ziskie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Ziskie!
A very excited looking Mike Ziskie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov catches Montoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov slips under a jab from Montoya.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Leonov as he checks the leg kick.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Montoya defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montoya doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montoya checks a low kick from Leonov.
Montoya wants to counter with a clinch but Leonov pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Montoya.
Montoya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Donk. Leonov catches Montoya right on the button with a cross.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montoya moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Montoya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Montoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montoya needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montoya.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya throws out a leg kick but Leonov moves out of range and Montoya only half commits.
Montoya misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Leonov coming out on top.
Leonov jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov lands a jab to Montoya's midsection.#T3#
Montoya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Leonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov.
Montoya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Montoya didn't see that one coming.
Montoya is looking to score with low kicks.
Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
A big left from Montoya misses.
A left lands for Montoya.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Leonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.#T4#
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Leonov misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov lands with a cross.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Leonov works over Montoya's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
Montoya takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Montoya throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Leonov jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Leonov feints a jab promting Montoya to slip. Leonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montoya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montoya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Leonov scores with a shot to the body.
Montoya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montoya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montoyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya feints a jab promting Leonov to slip. Montoya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leonov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montoya cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Montoya defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montoya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Leonov wants to land a leg kick but Montoya is out of range.
Montoya connects with a solid leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montoya 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.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Leonov throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov works Montoya's body with a nice hook.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Montoya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Montoya checks a low kick from Leonov.
Montoya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonov is able to avoid easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Montoya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonov has got the better of the exchanges.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Montoya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montoya jabs Leonov right on the nose. Leonov blinks but takes it well.
Leonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Montoya moves out of range and Leonov only half commits. #T3#
Leonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montoya is able to avoid easily.
Montoya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Montoya tries to counter with a clinch but Leonov shakes him off and moves away.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Montoya avoids it well.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Montoya moved out of range nicely.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya scores with a leg kick.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Leonov tries a low kick but Montoya avoids it.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov connects with the punch.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Leonov lands a nice hook to Montoya's body. Montoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya wants to counter with a clinch but Leonov pushes him away.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Montoya's body. Montoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montoya defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Montoya feints a counter leg kick.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montoya.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Leonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya tries to clinch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov slips a straight right by Montoya.
Leonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montoya can pounce on him.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Montoya closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
Montoya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya takes one on the button.
Montoya missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montoya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonov swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
A jab from Leonov finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Montoya throws a low kick but Leonov moves out of range easily.
Montoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montoya checks a leg kick nicely.
Montoya scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Montoya misses its intended target.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Leonov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montoya back to the cage. Leonov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Leonov finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Montoya throws a leg kick but Leonov moved away.
Nice cross by Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya avoids the body shot from Leonov.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range. #T2##CL2#
Montoya closes the distance and pushes Leonov back into the cage.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Leonov throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Montoya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grover Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montoyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Leonov as he checks the leg kick.
Leonov motions for Montoya to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Montoya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya's hands.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya on the side of the head.
Montoya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montoya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya throws a leg kick
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Leonov blocks a jab.
Montoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leonov checks it well.
Montoya misses with a right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov cracks Montoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
A big left from Montoya misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montoya tries to score with a low kick but Leonov moves his leg out of the way.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montoya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Nikolay Leonov!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Nikolay Leonov!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leonov moves out of range as Kraag strikes.
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Leonov defending well as Kraag loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Leonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov slips a straight right by Kraag .
Kraag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Kraag .
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kraag .
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Kraag with an uppercut!
Leonov jabs at Kraag 's body.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
Kraag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Leonov thuds his right hand into Kraag 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kraag throws a low kick, looking for Leonov's leg but Leonov calmly moves out of range.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Good shot there by Kraag .#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Kraag wants to clinch.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonov connects with a body shot.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov throws a good cross that connects.
Leonov tries to work over Kraag 's front leg with a kick but Kraag checks it.
Kraag missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kraag finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kraag 's head.
Leonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonov lands a head shot.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Leonov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kraag to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kraag looks to clinch but Leonov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kraag taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
In his post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Leonov throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonov! Veainu lets Leonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Leonov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leonov looks OK. Veainu waves Leonov back to his feet!#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
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!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonov slips a straight right by Veainu.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Leonov toppling to the canvas! Leonov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu steps in with a hook that catches Leonov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Veainu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leonov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu! |
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Event:
IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meredith circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meredith looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meredith.
Meredith misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Meredith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meredith misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meredith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meredith tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
Meredith misses with a looping right.
Meredith slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Meredith misses with a body punch
and Leonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov slips a straight right by Meredith.
Meredith slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Meredith tries to counter with a clinch but Leonov shakes him off and moves away.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meredith misses with a two punch combination.
Meredith dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
#T1#
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meredith.
Meredith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meredith throws a big shot that misses.
Meredith throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Meredith misses with a looping right.
Meredith staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Leonov.
Meredith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meredith tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meredith ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Meredith wants to clinch.
Leonov slips a jab from Meredith.
Meredith throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Meredith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.#T2#
Meredith connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov digs a good hook to Meredith's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meredith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov tests Meredith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Meredith misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Meredith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Meredith is rocked!
Meredith lands with a right hand.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Meredith.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
Meredith takes one on the button.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Meredith.
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meredith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Meredith is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonov finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Leonov! Meredith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
Our winner, Nikolay Leonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syrup on the side of the head.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syrup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Syrup's head.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Leonov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Syrup - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Leonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder's head.
Thunder tries to clinch but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Leonov coming out on top.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Leonov scores with a body shot.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Thunder has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Leonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.#T1#
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonov thinking.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range. #CL2#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Leonov in a clinch.
A short left from Thunder.
Leonov has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment.
Leonov avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Leonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonovs head.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder misses with a knee strike.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Thunder looking to throw knees to the head but Leonov is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Leonov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thunder crunches a lovely knee into Leonov's ribcage.
Leonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonov is trying to force a seperation but Thunder has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunder as Leonov tries to tie him up.
Thunder stalling against the cage.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov. #T3#
Leonov has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment.
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Thunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Thunder misses the jab.
Thunder slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonov.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Thunder throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Leonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.#T4#
Thunder slips a jab from Leonov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunder momentarily.
Thunder slips a straight right by Leonov.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Thunder defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thunder on the side of the head.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thunder drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder throws a series of punches but Leonov avoids them all with ease.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Leonov throws a big counter combination but Thunder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leonov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Leonov lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Thunder wants to counter with a clinch but Leonov pushes him away.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends Thunder's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Jab by Thunder.
Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
A counter left hand to the body from Leonov misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Leonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Leonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thunder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thunder lands a right hand.
A short right from Leonov.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Leonov tries to circle away but Thunder has him pinned against the cage.
Leonov tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Leonov is trying to break free.
Thunder crunches a lovely knee into Leonov's ribcage.
Leonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Leonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder crunches a lovely knee into Leonov's ribcage.#T4#
Thunder avoiding damage.
A short left from Thunder.
Thunder works on Leonov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Knees to the body from Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonov working hard to break the clinch.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonny Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonov letting Thunder take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonov can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thunder keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder digs a right hand into Leonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonov's gas tank.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Thunder has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Thunder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder lands an uppercut.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Thunder.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thunder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thunder's hands.#T3#
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Thunder walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Thunder misses with the combination.
Thunder tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!#CL2#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thunder. #T4#
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunder keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonov avoids the damage to the body.
Leonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Leonov fails to land.
Thunder stalling in the clinch.
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Leonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thunder 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Thunder!
Our winner, Jonny Thunder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Leonov.
#BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Ziskie with an uppercut!
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ziskie clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Leonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Leonov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonov to keep the fight standing.
Ziskie has Leonov pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Leonov. #T1#
Jab by Leonov.
Ziskie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Ziskie clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Leonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ziskie trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Leonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ziskie as Leonov tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Ziskie slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov. #TD#
Ziskie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ziskie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ziskie pushes a forearm under Leonov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leonov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
After winning the bout, Mike Ziskie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonov pinned against the cage. Leonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Leonov counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
A left and a right from Leonov both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jeb Freeman has been cut.
Freeman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeb Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Leonov! Freeman is backing up but he can't get away as Leonov lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Freeman and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Leonov!
A less than humble Nikolay Leonov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag .
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Kraag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Leonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kraag swings widly with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag swings widly with a right hand
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag moves to clinch but Leonov breaks away
and Leonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arthur Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Leonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kraag throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Kraag .
A low kick from Kraag is predictable there
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag misses with a left hand
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraag .
Leonov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKraag .
Leonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kraag throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov is looking for a counter combo.
Leonov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kraag throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Leonov throws a big counter combination but Kraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kraag darts in trying to clinch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kraag throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kraag throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraag is looking to clinch.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Leonov.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kraag throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Leonov cracks Kraag with a hook to the temple - Kraag is on wobbly legs here! Leonov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kraag falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Leonov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
We've been told by Campbell's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Leonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Campbell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Leonov and move into the clinch.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Campbell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonov's sensitive parts.
Leonov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonov misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Leonov sees coming a mile off.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov jabs at Campbell's body.
Leonov tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Campbell knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Leonov improves position.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonov tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#KD#
Campbell drops Leonov with a big knee straight up the middle! Leonov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Leonov looks winded!#T3#
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Leonov lands a jab.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Leonov saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Campbell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell slips a jab from Leonov.
Campbell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campbell with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Leonov misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell slips a straight right by Leonov.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campbell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campbell's hands.
Leonov cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell throws a solid leg kick but Leonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Campbell.
Leonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov misses the jab.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell throws the kick towards the body but Leonov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov blocks the body kick.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Leonov thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonov's head.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Campbell is rocked!#T2#
Crack! Leonov connects with the perfect overhand right and Campbell falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Leonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov 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:
IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Godoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Godoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godoi cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godoi lands a nice hook to Leonov's body. Leonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Godoi slips a straight right by Leonov.
Godoi works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Godoi misses the target.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Godoi is out of range.
Godoi swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi lands a nice shot that snaps Leonov's head back.
Leonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi connects with a jab.#T1#
Godoi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godoi throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Godoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Godoi lands a really nice looking cross but Leonov seems unphased.
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
Godoi misses with the combination.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Godoi has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Godoi.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Leonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Godoi coming out on top.
Godoi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi tries to clinch up.
Godoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Godoi.#CL2#
Godoi closes the distance and pushes Leonov back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godoi.
Godoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov defending well as Godoi loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Godoi clobbers Leonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Godoi scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Godoi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body. Leonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godoi throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Godoi does no damage.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Godoi lands a nice hook to Leonov's body. Leonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov slips under a jab.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Godoi lands with a straight right. Leonov didn't see that one coming.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Godoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Godoi.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Godoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonov's head.
Godoi misses with a jab to the body
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Godoi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Godoi lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Godoi has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Godoi misses with the head strike.
Leonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Godoi lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Leonov.
Godoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godoi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Godoi.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Godoi has him pressed against the cage.
Leonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godoi has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Leonov's ribcage. Leonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Leonov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Godoi gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godoi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Godoi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonov tries to break free but Godoi pushes him back against the cage.
Godoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godoi misses with a body punch.
Godoi lands a body shot.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Godoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Godoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godoi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!#T2#
Godoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godoi lands with a right to the head.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Godoi working aggressively here.
Godoi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Godoi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Godoi back against the cage.
Leonov working hard to break the clinch.
Godoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Godoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Godoi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Godoi has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Godoi misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Godoi. #T3#
Godoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leonov tries to break free but Godoi pushes him back against the cage.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Godoi.
Leonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi pushes Leonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Godoi throws a head punch that misses.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godoi has him pressed against the cage.
Leonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Godoi has double underhooks. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Godoi rushes Leonov and presses him up against the cage.
Godoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Godoi cracks Leonov with a nice body shot.
Godoi misses with the head strike.
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Godoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Godoi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Godoi.
Nice jab there from Godoi.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi.
Godoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
Godoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonov at a distance.
Godoi scores with a hook.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Godoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godoi throws out the jab.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Godoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Godoi misses.
Godoi misses with a combination
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi misses with a looping left.
A big right from Leonov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Godoi throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godoi.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Godoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body. Leonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godoi cracks Leonov with an open hand slap.
Godoi takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonov tries to bum rush Godoi with a series of wild strikes but Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godoi throws out the jab.
Godoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Godoi misses the target. #T2#
Godoi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Godoi drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Leonov can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Godoi fails to land.
Godoi lands with a right to the head.
Godoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov is trying to break free.
Leonov can't break the clinch.
Godoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Godoi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonov tries to break free but Godoi pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolay Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Leonov's ribcage. Leonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Godoi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Godoi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godoi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonov controls the action.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Godoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Godoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Godoi.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
#T4#
Leonov tries to break free but Godoi pushes him back against the cage.
Leonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godoi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Godoi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Leonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Godoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonov working aggressively here.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body.
Guilherme Godoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov tries to break free but Godoi pushes him back against the cage.
Godoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Godoi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godoi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonovs head.
Godoi blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Godoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Godoi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Godoi!
An out of breath Guilherme Godoi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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