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Event:
GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonidas avoids the head kick by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a looping right.
Leonidas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonidas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bill Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Leonidas's head.
Bill Jr tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Bill Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bill Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Bill Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr dodges an elbow strike from Leonidas.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Bill Jr.
Leonidas is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Leonidas. #TD2#
Leonidas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bill Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Leonidas working for a choke but Bill Jr is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Leonidas looking for the choke but no joy.
Bill Jr trying to control the hands but Leonidas won't let him. #SUB2#
Leonidas looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Leonidas is persistently looking for the submission but Bill Jr is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Leonidas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bill Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leonidas is looking for a choke. Bill Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bill Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Bill Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Leonidas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bill Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Bill Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonidas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bill Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Leonidas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bill Jr passes into half guard.
Bill Jr trying to control the pace.
Leonidas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leonidas is trying to control but Bill Jr passes into side control!
Leonidas tries to buck Bill Jr off but Bill Jr is having none of it.
Bill Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Leonidas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep.
Bill Jr staying calm.
Leonidas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonidas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bill Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bill Jr's back!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that 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.#R2#
Bill Jr lands with a straight right. Leonidas didn't see that one coming.
Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonidas looks to land a left hand but Bill Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bill Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonidas misses with a wild combination.
Draco Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Jr misses the jab.
Leonidas throws a lazy uppercut
and Bill Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Leonidas avoids the head kick by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leonidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bill Jr. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas 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.
Leonidas throws a shot from downtown. Bill Jr moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bill Jr misses the target.
Bill Jr scores with a jab. Leonidas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas connects with a crisp jab.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bill Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonidas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bill Jr walks into a jab.
Leonidas moves away from the strike by Bill Jr.
Leonidas 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.
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
Leonidas throws a low kick but Bill Jr moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bill Jr moves into range and clinches up with Leonidas.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bill Jr prevents it.
Bill Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bill Jr digs a right hand into Leonidas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonidas's gas tank.
Leonidas looking for a takedown.
Leonidas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Leonidas misses with an elbow strike.
Leonidas wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Leonidas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bill Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bill Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
A short right from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Leonidas breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the body
and Bill Jr counters with a left to the body.
Leonidas misses with a straight right.
Leonidas scores with a nice strike.
Leonidas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bill Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
And Leonidas tries to counter it with a takedown but Bill Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonidas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonidas throws a hook but Bill Jr avoids it easily.
Bill Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bill Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Leonidas is looking to slow Bill Jr down with leg kicks.
Leonidas lands a lovely overhand right.
Bill Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bill Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Bill Jr.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonidas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Bill Jr is rocked!
Bill Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leonidas scores with a counter punch that sends Bill Jr to the canvas! Leonidas smells blood - he's punishing Bill Jr with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bill Jr has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draco Leonidas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Draco Leonidas thanked Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Riminal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonidas to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Riminal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Riminal.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Riminal. Riminal gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas throws a leg kick which misses Riminal's front leg but catches the back leg as Riminal tries to avoid it.
Riminal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
Leonidas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Leonidas tenderised Riminal's leg. Riminal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonidas motions for Riminal to come forward. Leonidas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Riminal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riminal avoids a kick to the body.
Leonidas throws a hook but Riminal blocks it.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Riminal lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riminal shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal slips a jab from Leonidas.#T1#
Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riminal can pounce on him.
Riminal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leonidas will feel that in the morning.
Leonidas throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Riminal misses its target.
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonidas moves away.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas lands with an overhand left.
Riminal misses with a hook.
Riminal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Riminal.
Nice defenses there by Riminal.
Leonidas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riminal takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riminal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Riminal shoots in and bounces Leonidas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leonidas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riminal is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Riminal wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Riminal won't allow Leonidas to sweep him here.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leonidas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riminal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonidas is trying to control the position but Riminal postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Riminal'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.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riminal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riminal stays in close to Leonidas's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonidas is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Riminal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Riminal working for submissions but it's allowed Leonidas to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riminal controlling the position well.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Leonidas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonidas wants to free his trapped foot but Riminal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leonidas prevents Riminal from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Leonidas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Leonidas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riminal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riminal trying to control from the bottom.
Leonidas is trying to control the action in half guard but Riminal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonidas trying to pass the guard but Riminal defending well.
Riminal is trying to control but can't.
Leonidas is trying to control. Riminal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riminal is pressing down on Leonidas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that 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.#R2#
Riminal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Riminal.
Riminal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riminal checks a leg kick.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Riminal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Riminal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riminal looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leonidas.
Leonidas throws the kick towards the body but Riminal avoids it.
Leonidas tests Riminal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Leonidas. No joy for Riminal on that attempt.
Leonidas scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Riminal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riminal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Riminal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riminal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riminal tries to advance position but instead Leonidas slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Riminal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riminal tries to control but Leonidas wriggling away.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leonidas tries to reverse the position but Riminal maintains control.
Leonidas tries to hold on but Riminal pushes him away.
Leonidas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leonidas wants to hold on but Riminal pushes him away.
Leonidas is squirming around, avoiding Riminal's attempts to control the action.
Leonidas tries to lock up and control but Riminal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riminal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leonidas wants to control but Riminal is having none of it.#T2#
Leonidas is looking to get to half guard.
Riminal trying to control but Leonidas is having none of it.
Riminal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonidas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonidas wants to control but Riminal is having none of it.
Riminal tries to control but Leonidas wriggling away.
Riminal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riminal looking to control but Leonidas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Riminal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leonidas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Riminal slows the pace down.
Leonidas struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Riminal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonidas, who protects the arm well.
Riminal wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Riminal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Riminal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leonidas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Riminal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonidas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riminal's guard! Nice work there by Leonidas!
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Riminal keeps moving.
Riminal trying to keep a closed guard but Leonidas is proving a slippery customer.
Leonidas stopping the sweep attempt from Riminal.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riminal is proving hard to escape from.
Riminal is trying to keep Leonidas in close.
Leonidas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal 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#
Leonidas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riminal's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Riminal.
Riminal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas tests Riminal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riminal is looking to clinch. #CL#
Riminal pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas misses with an elbow strike.
Leonidas is trying to break free.#BC2#
Leonidas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riminal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Riminal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.#TD#
Riminal gets a double leg takedown into Leonidas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riminal looking to sit in guard and control but Leonidas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Riminal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leonidas looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Riminal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Riminal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riminal is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas is pushing down on Riminal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riminal is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonidas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riminal manages to get to full guard.
Riminal 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.
Leonidas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Leonidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riminal looking to control.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Riminal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonidas is aware though and is defending well.
Riminal is pulling down on Leonidas's head to control his posture.
Riminal trying to control the position.
Leonidas is pushing down on Riminal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riminal is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonidas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Leonidas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Leonidas seems to be looking for submissions.
Leonidas prevents Riminal from improving his position.
Leonidas is pressing down on Riminal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riminal is holding on for now. #T3#
Riminal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonidas is working away from the top position though.
Leonidas content to control rather than advance.
Leonidas trying to control the action but Riminal is working from the bottom.
Riminal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonidas.
Riminal is refusing to be controlled, as Leonidas sits in half guard.
Riminal keeping control of the position.
Riminal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riminal.
Leonidas trying to control but Riminal is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonidas wants to pass the guard but Riminal is keeping the position.
Riminal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riminal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonidas's guard. #REVR#
Leonidas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Riminal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonidas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riminal has managed to get both his arms back between Leonidas's legs - danger averted.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riminal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Draco Leonidas.
I think Leonidas 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonidas thuds his shin into the meat of Mir's side.
Leonidas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Leonidas looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir tries to counter with a clinch but Leonidas shakes him off and moves away.
Mir takes one to the chin there.
Leonidas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Leonidas backs off Mir throws a huge counter combo but Leonidas manages to avoid it all.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Mir checks it.
Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir moves out of range as Leonidas strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas with a jab.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.#T1#
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Mir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Leonidas connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonidas lands a jab to the head.
Leonidas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonidas connects with a jab.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mir blocks the low kick.
Leonidas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mir momentarily.
Leonidas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonidas keeps Mir at a distance using the push kick.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Mir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonidas did well to prevent Mir getting side control.
Mir working Leonidas over with strikes.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir stalling away here and it's allowed Leonidas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Mir wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Leonidas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonidas is pulling down on Mir's head to control his posture.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas is looking to sweep but instead, Mir has passed into half guard.
Leonidas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gumburcules Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mir trying to mount his opponent but Leonidas defends it.
Leonidas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir is thwarting Leonidas's attempts to control the position.
Mir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas 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#
Leonidas connects with a right hand. Mir shakes it off.
Leonidas throws a wild body kick that Mir sees coming a mile off.
Leonidas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leonidas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonidas keeps working.
The referee asks Mir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mir wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Leonidas is looking to regain half guard here but Mir keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mir taking a break here but Leonidas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mir working Leonidas over with strikes.
Mir wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonidas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mir thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonidas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir. #SUB2#
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonidas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Leonidas defends it. #SUB2#
Mir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonidas tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Leonidas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Leonidas defends it.
Mir working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonidas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonidas.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Mir trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonidas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mir, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Leonidas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mir seems keen to control Leonidas's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonidas tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
And Mir tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonidas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonidas.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonidas.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonidas but Leonidas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
Mir moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonidas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonidas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mir under the eye.
Leonidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonidas.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Leonidas.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
Leonidas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Mir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonidas connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Mir is rocked!
Draco Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas cracks Mir with a good jab.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonidas finish him?
Frankie Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas, which made it look bad.
Mir shoots and misses
and Leonidas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Leonidas points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mir wakes up just in time to hear Leonidas thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dismantle throws a hook but Leonidas blocks it.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dismantle there.
Dismantle moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas pushes him off.
Dismantle slips under a jab.
Dismantle checks the leg kick.
Dismantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonidas counters with a nice body shot.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonidas's hands.
Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Leonidas counters with a body kick.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonidas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dismantle doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonidas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonidas doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Dismantle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle misses with a straight left.
Leonidas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dismantle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Leonidas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dismantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonidas! But no joy.
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Dismantle thumps Leonidas with a low kick.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
Leonidas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Leonidas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Leonidas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dismantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Dismantle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonidas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle wants to slow Leonidas down by chopping away at his legs.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Leonidas moves away
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonidas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Leonidas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leonidas jabs at Dismantle's body.
Dismantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle walks into a left hand.
Dismantle throws a combination that misses
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Leonidas off balance momentarily.
Leonidas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks a leg kick.
Dismantle throws a good cross that connects.
Leonidas ducks right into an uppercut from Dismantle.
A swing and a miss from Leonidas.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle misses with a hook.#CL#
Dismantle moves into the clinch.
A short left from Dismantle.
Leonidas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
A short body shot lands from Leonidas as the two fighters clinch.
Leonidas lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Leonidas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dismantle on the inside.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
Leonidas lands a left hand.
Leonidas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonidas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dismantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Dismantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dismantle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Dismantle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonidas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donk. Dismantle catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.
Leonidas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Dismantle moves into the clinch.
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
#T1#
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Leonidas throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle pushes Leonidas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Leonidas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dismantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonidass head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonidass head.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Leonidas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dismantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle is working Leonidas over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle lands a shot to the body.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dismantle on the inside.
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!
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dismantle - that landed with a thud.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Leonidas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dismantle or not.
Dismantle pushes Leonidas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dismantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Jab by Dismantle.
Dismantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dismantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonidas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonidas tries to land a body kick
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Leonidas moves out of range.
Dismantle misses with a straight left.
Leonidas with a nice cross.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Leonidas throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
Dismantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonidas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Dismantle misses with a right hand
and Leonidas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonidas takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle tests Leonidas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dismantle scores with a nice strike.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Dismantle moved away.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Dismantle clinches.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Leonidas controls the action.
Dismantle pushes Leonidas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Draco Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Leonidas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonidas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
Dismantle works on Leonidas's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonidas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dismantle.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards. #T3#
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas cracks Dismantle with a nice body shot.
Leonidas digs a right hand underneath Dismantle's ribcage. Dismantle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dismantle or not.
A short left from Dismantle.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Leonidas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonidas lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Leonidas jumps guard and drags Dismantle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leonidas has Dismantle pulled in close to control his posture.
Dismantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SU#
Dismantle stands up and waves to Leonidas to follow him.
Leonidas is looking to slow Dismantle down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Leonidas backs away, Dismantle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a body kick that misses.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Leonidas feints a counter leg kick.
Leonidas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonidas connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dismantle, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Our winner, Mickey Dismantle, 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:
HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas throws a body punch but Standifer moves out of range.
Draco Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standifer checks a leg kick nicely.
Standifer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Standifer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leonidas scores with a shot to the body.
Leonidas throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Standifer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Standifer throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Leonidas is trying to keep Standifer in close.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leonidas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Standifer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Standifer postures up in Leonidas's guard and throws a big left but Leonidas blocks it.
Standifer content to stall in guard here.
Standifer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Standifer is fighting to break Leonidas's control of his arms but Leonidas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonidas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Standifer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leonidas prevents a body shot from Standifer.
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Standifer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Standifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas blocks a body shot from Standifer.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Standifer backwards.
Leonidas lands an uppercut.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standifer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas. #T3#
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Standifer fails to land.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Standifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Standifer.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Standifer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Standifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonidas or not.
Nice body punch from Standifer - that landed with a thud.
Leonidas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas lands a right hand.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standifer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Leonidas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Standifer backwards.
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonidas lands an uppercut.#T4#
Standifer prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Leonidas controls the action.
#TD#
Standifer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Standifer manages to end up in side control.
Leonidas is not content to let Standifer control the position.
An elbow from Standifer crashes against the mat.
Leonidas is looking to reverse the position.
Standifer controlling the position.
What's Leonidas going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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 Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Standifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Standifer avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Standifer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonidas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Standifer.
Leonidas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Leonidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Standifer moves into the clinch.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
A short left from Standifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
Standifer throws a head punch that misses.
Standifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Standifer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Leonidas throws a head punch that misses.
Standifer has Leonidas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leonidas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Standifer.
Leonidas tries to work over Standifer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Standifer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Standifer pulls guard successfully.
Standifer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leonidas is now in half guard.
Leonidas controlling the action here.
Standifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Standifer is in trouble now - Leonidas has advanced to mount!
Standifer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonidas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Standifer is looking to escape.
Leonidas controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Leonidas trying to control but Standifer is having none of it.
Standifer is looking to get to half guard.
Leonidas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leonidas looking to control but Standifer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Standifer tries to reverse the position but Leonidas maintains control.
Standifer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standifer throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Finlay Standifer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Standifer looking to sit in guard and control but Leonidas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Standifer is trying to keep Leonidas in close.
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 Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Leonidas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Standifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonidas.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Standifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Standifer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Leonidas misses its intended target.
Standifer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Standifer scores with the left hand. Leonidas knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Standifer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Standifer punishes Leonidas's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Leonidas misses with a two punch combination.
Standifer scores with a three punch combo!
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
Leonidas misses the jab.
Leonidas throws a hook but Standifer avoids it easily.
A big left from Leonidas misses.
Standifer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonidas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Standifer.
Leonidas swings widly with a right hand
and Standifer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlay Standifer is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Leonidas misses. #T2#
Leonidas misses with a kick to the body
and Standifer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Standifer connects with a body shot that sends Leonidas's belly button to the back.
Standifer throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Leonidas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Standifer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Standifer controls the action.
Standifer lands with a right to the head.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Standifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Standifer tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Standifer back against the cage.
Standifer blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Standifer avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Standifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Leonidas tries a body shot but Standifer blocks it.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Standifer.
Standifer misses with some punches.
Standifer blocking some punches.
Standifer throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Finlay Standifer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standifer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Standifer presses Leonidas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Standifer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Standifer misses with the head strike.
Standifer misses with some punches.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Standifer prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Standifer.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Standifer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Standifer on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonidas.
Standifer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Standifer throws a head punch that misses.
Standifer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Standifer.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Standifer pushes Leonidas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Standifer.
Standifer misses with a punch on the inside.
Standifer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Standifer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonidas's head.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Standifer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leonidas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Standifer.
Leonidas has his hands on Standifer's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas trying to keep a closed guard but Standifer is proving a slippery customer.
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Leonidas trying to control the position here.
Standifer stays in close to Leonidas's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer postures up in Leonidas's guard and throws a big left but Leonidas blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Standifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Standifer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonidas manages to circle out of the way.
Standifer lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Standifer slips under a jab from Leonidas.
Leonidas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Standifer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Standifer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standifer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonidas misses with a hook
and Standifer counters with a stiff right hand.
Standifer lands with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Standifer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonidas - the referee stops the clock and Standifer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonidas. Standifer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Standifer throws a nice looking combination but Leonidas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonidas thinks about the counter body kick.
Leonidas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Standifer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Standifer throws a big counter combination but Leonidas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Leonidas misses with a right hand
enabling Standifer to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonidas. Standifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Standifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas digs a good hook to Standifer's body.
Leonidas lands a right hook to the body.
Standifer with a nice cross.
Standifer tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Leonidas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Standifer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonidas thinking.
Standifer misses the shot to the body.
Leonidas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leonidas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Standifer counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Leonidas.#T4#
Standifer fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonidas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonidas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Standifer tries to counter with a takedown but Leonidas is quick to defend against it.
Leonidas loads up on a big right hand but Standifer slips the punch.
A cross from Standifer lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Leonidas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Standifer.
Leonidas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Standifer momentarily.
Standifer swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer had his way with Draco Leonidas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Standifer swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Standifer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonidas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Standifer tries to counter with a takedown but Leonidas is quick to defend against it.
Leonidas connects with a body shot.
Standifer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Standifer. That did some damage!
Leonidas lands a nice hook to Standifer's body. Standifer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Standifer takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Standifer fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Standifer fails to land.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Standifer controls his hands.
Standifer lands a nice shot to the body.
Standifer blocks an uppercut.
Standifer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
Standifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas.
Standifer lands with a light punch inside.
Standifer has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Standifer blocks it.
Standifer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Standifer misses with a body punch.
Standifer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Standifer misses with the head strike.
Draco Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Standifer as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Standifer on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Standifer.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Standifer controls his hands.
Leonidas 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!
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Standifer is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Standifer lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Standifer successfully pulls guard.
Standifer is trying to control the position but Leonidas postures up.
Leonidas stays in close to Standifer's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Standifer has his foot on Leonidas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonidas works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Standifer managing to control the position.
Standifer working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Standifer is looking for a triangle here but Leonidas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Standifer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leonidas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leonidas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standifer keeps working.
Standifer is looking to reverse the position.
Finlay Standifer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Standifer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leonidas's best efforts.
Standifer is trying to get back to full guard.
Standifer gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Standifer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Standifer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!
Finlay Standifer retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas sizes up Taranin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Taranin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Taranin misses with a hook
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonidas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.
Taranin slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Taranin trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Leonidas is defending well.
Taranin moves nicely into side control.
Leonidas is trying to escape the position but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taranin trying to control the position but Leonidas is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin throws an off balance right hand
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Leonidas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas tries to score with a low kick but Taranin moves his leg out of the way.
Taranin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonidas's waist but Leonidas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Taranin moves into range and clinches up with Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Taranin tries for a takedown but Leonidas manages to get underhooks.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taranin goes for a takedown attempt but Leonidas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranin tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranin is defended easily by Leonidas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Taranin forces Leonidas back against the cage and clinches.
Leonidas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
Taranin wants to take the fight to the mat but Leonidas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonidas lands a shot to the body.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas works on Taranin's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Taranin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
Taranin is trying to pull guard but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taranin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
Leonidas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Taranin is looking for a takedown.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taranins head.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Taranin looking for a takedown.
Taranin prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Leonidas pushes Taranin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taranin can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas.
Taranin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leonidas prevents it.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Taranin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranin takes one on the button.
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Taranin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin shoots in but Leonidas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Taranin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
Leonidas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Taranin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leonidas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonidas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamasaki should have avoided that one.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leonidas takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas catches Yamasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonidas misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Leonidas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Leonidas didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas is controlling Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Yamasaki working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Leonidas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamasaki tries to hold on but Leonidas postures up.
Yamasaki is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Leonidas controlling his opponent.
Yamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonidas controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonidas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonidas throws a shot from downtown. Yamasaki moves away and avoids it.
Yamasaki attempts a counter takedown but Leonidas avoids it well and moves away.
Yamasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonidas can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonidas, as that shot connected.
Draco Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonidas throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
Leonidas keeps Yamasaki at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonidas throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Yamasaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonidas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Leonidas scores with a shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Leonidas misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Leonidas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Yamasaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamasaki has Leonidas pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leonidas passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leonidas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yamasaki tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonidas controlling from the full mount.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
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.
Yamasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Leonidas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leonidas slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonidas passes into side control, despite Yamasaki's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas 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#
Yamasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Yamasaki tests Leonidas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonidas connects with a looping right hand.
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Yamasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonidas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Yamasaki's ribs.
Leonidas swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki is looking to counter the offense by Leonidas and move into the clinch.
Leonidas throws a shot to the body.
Katsu Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses with a leg kick.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Leonidas throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonidas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Leonidas fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yamasaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leonidas's guard.
Yamasaki is trying to control. Leonidas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonidas wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonidas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamasaki. #T4#
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamasaki has passed into side control.
Leonidas can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Draco Leonidas.
I've got Leonidas 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Choi digs a good hook to Leonidas's body.
Good shot there by Leonidas.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leonidas.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leonidas instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonidas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Leonidas throws a big counter head kick but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Choi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Leonidas rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choi working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas is looking to slow Choi down with leg kicks.
Choi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Leonidas throws a front kick that sends Choi stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Choi tries to keep at a distance but Leonidas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Choi blocks it.
Leonidas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choi.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Choi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Choi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Choi tries to circle away but Leonidas has him pinned against the cage.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonidas won't allow it.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Leonidas lands a body punch.
Leonidas works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leonidas gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi tries to break free but Leonidas pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Choi lands a slapping body shot.
Leonidas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Leonidas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Choi.
Choi sets himself, and Leonidas steps forward looking for the clinch! Choi avoids it this time.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Choi.#T1#
Leonidas thows a body kick. Choi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Choi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonidas misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonidas as he connects with a hook.
Choi 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.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Leonidas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Leonidas lands a body shot.
Leonidas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Leonidas.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Leonidas.
Choi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Choi moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonidas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heung Min Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Leonidas.
Choi throws a right and a left that Leonidas avoids nicely.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Leonidas ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonidas's head backwards.
Leonidas moves away from the strike by Choi.
Choi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Leonidas slams his shin into Choi's torso.
Choi throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonidas lands with a right hand.
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a straight right hand.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Leonidas is rocked!#CL2#
Leonidas drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Leonidas slips the punch.
Leonidas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Leonidas scores with a spinning back kick!
Leonidas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it.
Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonidas counters with an outside leg kick.
Leonidas defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Leonidas takes the fight into the clinch.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi tries to break free but Leonidas pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi has had enough of the clinch but Leonidas keeps him there for the moment.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas tries to pull guard but Choi won't allow it.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
#T1#
Leonidas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Leonidas on the inside. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Choi throwing a counter right hand but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a good low kick that Choi was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonidas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL2#
Leonidas clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas blocks a punch to 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!
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonidas works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi wants to break free but Leonidas has control.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Draco Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Choi.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi scores with a jab to the head.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.#T3#
Leonidas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Choi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Choi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Choi gets tackled into the cage by Leonidas. Leonidas maintains the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi is trying to break free.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonidas won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A short left from Leonidas.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonidas.
A short right from Leonidas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Choi misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Leonidas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Choi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Leonidas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Leonidas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Choi throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Leonidas misses with the body kick
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi scores with the left hand. Leonidas knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Leonidas rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas jumps guard but Choi stands there with Leonidas around his waist. Leonidas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
#T2#
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Choi cracks Leonidas with a nice body shot.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chois head.
Leonidas fails to pull guard.
Leonidas lands with a short shot to the head.
Leonidas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
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!
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Leonidas.#CL2#
Leonidas instigates a clinch.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas.
#BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Choi swinging wildly here.
Leonidas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Leonidas cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Choi misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonidas. That snapped Choi's head back.
A jab from Choi misses.
Leonidas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonidas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
Leonidas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Leonidas closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Choi to keep the fight standing.
Leonidas has Choi pressed against the cage, preventing Choi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Leonidas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
A short right from Leonidas.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choi's elbow.
A short right from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas lands a shot to the body.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonidas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Choi.
Leonidas fails to pull guard.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Heung Min Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonidas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas scores with a leg kick.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choi throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.
Choi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choi works the jab nicely.#T3#
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas counters with a nice body kick.
Leonidas thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Leonidas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Leonidas clinches up against the cage.
Choi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi misses with a right hand
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi misses with a hook
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Choi lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Leonidas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Choi blocks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonidas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Leonidas gets caught flat footed, as Porsche shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Porsche is fighting to break Leonidas's control of his arms but Leonidas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Porsche is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonidas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonidas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Leonidas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonidas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Porsche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Leonidas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonidas trying to control the position from guard on top but Porsche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Porsche is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Porsche holds on and takes a little breather.
Leonidas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porsche is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Porsche is looking for a triangle but Leonidas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Porsche isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leonidas stacks Porsche on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leonidas!
Leonidas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Porsche will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Porsche tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leonidas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Leonidas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Porsche felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee asks Leonidas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leonidas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Porsche trying to control but Leonidas flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Leonidas controlling well, preventing Porsche from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Leonidas looking for the choke from the back.
Porsche is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leonidas controlling the positon.
Porsche trying to control the hands but Leonidas won't let him. #SUB#
Leonidas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Porsche knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Porsche for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Porsche just misses with a punch to the body.
Porsche gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Leonidas moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonidas tries to work over Porsche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas prevents Porsche from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porsche just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Leonidas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porsche or not. #TD2#
Leonidas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Porsche is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leonidas to the mat. Leonidas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leonidas is pulling down on Porsche's head. It's preventing any offense from Porsche, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porsche manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Porsche keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Porsche can't keep his opponent in guard - Leonidas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leonidas not doing much here.
Porsche wants to get back to full guard.
Leonidas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porsche can do to turn this around?
Leonidas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porsche does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonidas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Porsche is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leonidas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Porsche tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Leonidas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonidas. Leonidas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Leonidas.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Leonidas.
A big right from Christ misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ 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.
Christ lunges at Leonidas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonidas's hand.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.#T1#
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christ really felt that one!
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonidas defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonidas moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonidas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Christ misses the jab.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Leonidas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
A big right from Christ misses.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Leonidas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonidas.
A big right from Christ misses. #T3##CL2#
Leonidas rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling the position.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonidas prevents a body shot from Christ.
Christ is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leonidas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christ.#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas wants to counter with a clinch but Christ pushes him away.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.#T4#
Leonidas tries to clinch
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Leonidas works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Christ misses.
Leonidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christ defending well as Leonidas loads up on a big left hand.
Leonidas's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonidas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christ on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonidass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Leonidas gets a clinch.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Leonidas decides to pull guard.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
Christ wants to stand but Leonidas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leonidas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ wants to get up but he can't break Leonidas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Leonidas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonidas is trying to keep Christ in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonidas.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonidas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Leonidas is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Leonidas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonidas - the referee stops the clock and Christ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonidas. Christ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Leonidas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas takes a shot to 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!#BC#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ lands a nice hook to Leonidas's body. Leonidas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christ really felt that one!
Christ takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leonidas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Christ throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Leonidas closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Leonidas lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Leonidas gets control of Christ's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leonidas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Leonidas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Christ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leonidas is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Leonidas closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonidas lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ wants to break free but Leonidas has control.
Leonidas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.
Christ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Draco Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Leonidas decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Christ wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Leonidas's closed guard. He's half up but Leonidas has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Leonidas pivots and extends the arm, Christ falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Leonidas! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonidas. That's going to slow Alot down.
Leonidas feints and then cracks Alot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alot down.
Alot has a takedown stuffed.
Alot fails to land the takedown.
Alot is looking to clinch.
Alot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonidas works the jab nicely.
Alot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonidas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a nice shot that snaps Alot's head back.
Leonidas connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alot or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas, which made it look bad.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwin Alot.
Alot tries to clinch up but Leonidas circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alot tries to bum rush Leonidas with a series of wild strikes but Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Leonidas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Leonidas.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl out of it but Alot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alot shoots for a takedown but Leonidas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alot misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Alot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Leonidas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alot fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leonidas.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alot is defended easily by Leonidas.
Alot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alot looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Leonidas. Beautiful body shot.
Alot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonidas is fending him off so far but Alot persists. Nope, Leonidas circles away and we're back to standing.
Alot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alot darts in looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets double underhooks and turns Alot into the cage.
Jab by Leonidas.
Leonidas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alot looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Leonidas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas lands the left hand.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draco Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alot shoots in but no luck this time.
Alot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alot.
Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iwin Alot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonidas scores with the left hand. Alot knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Alot is rocked!
Alot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Alot ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alot is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonidas finish him?
Leonidas cracks Alot with a left hook right on the temple and Alot goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Leonidas lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Alot is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 27
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Leonidas has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Leonidas pulls Jung into guard.
Jung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonidas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Leonidas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leonidas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung stands up over Leonidas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leonidas is controlling Jung's posture.
Jung 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.#SUB2#
Leonidas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.
Leonidas working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Jung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Leonidas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung stands up over Leonidas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Leonidas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jung landing some decent shots from guard.
Jung slips nicely into half guard.
Jung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
Leonidas with the active half guard here but Jung passes nicely into side control.
Jung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonidas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jung working the ground and pound from side control.
Leonidas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jung gets to mount! Leonidas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung looking to finish Leonidas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Leonidas!
Leonidas is looking to improve his position but Jung isn't that keen on the idea.
Jung scoring with strikes but Leonidas is staying in there. #ROC#Leonidas is rocked!
Jung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leonidas?
Leonidas is still in real trouble! Can Jung finish him?#T3#
Leonidas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jung unloading with bombs!
Jung avoids the attempt from Leonidas to control.
Jung is landing with some decent strikes but Leonidas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jung postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Leonidas is out cold - huge knockout for Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung retains his featherweight title!
Won Yong Jung was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonidas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martins counters with a two punch combo.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Martins working aggressively here.
Leonidas presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonidas tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Martins pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Leonidas dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leonidas jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Martins breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins misses with some punches.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##TD2#
Leonidas pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martins tries to stand but Leonidas is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Leonidas looking for a triangle here. Martins is fighting it but it looks tight! Leonidas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Draco Leonidas! |
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Event:
MANDOWN - Test 2
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Leonidas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas takes a shot to the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Leonidas holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Leonidas tries to tie him up. #TD#
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Gordon controls Leonidas momentarily but Leonidas frees himself. #T1#
Leonidas preventing the sweep.
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Leonidas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lamar Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leonidas prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Leonidas's attempts to control the action.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon tries to hold on but Leonidas postures up.
Gordon can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draco Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamar Gordon.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon wins by unanimous decision! |
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