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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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