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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Leung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Leung's head but Leung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvin Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leung slips a jab from Spade.
Leung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spade defends it nicely.
Spade throwing a counter right hand but Leung manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Spade gets caught napping as Leung dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.
Leung is working Spade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leung on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade keeping full guard, as Leung tries to pass. #T1#
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade controlling Leung's posture.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Leung is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leung is looking to work some ground and pound but Spade has wrist control.
Leung works over Spade with some ground and pound from guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as Leung tries to pass.
Spade is trying to control the position but Leung postures up.
Leung distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leung scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade has control of Leung's left arm, preventing Leung from doing any damage.
Leung scoring with some ground and pound.
Leung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Spade is trying to control the position but Leung postures up.
Leung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leung throws a big elbow that misses.
Leung trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spade pinned against the cage. Spade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spade misses the target.
Tony Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
A lazy left from Spade finds it's target.
Spade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leung. Leung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spade lands a head shot.#T4#
Spade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spade throws a big shot that misses.
Leung wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Leung shoots in and bounces Spade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leung prevents Spade from getting back to his feet.
Leung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvin Leung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spade lands with a nice body punch.
Spade scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leung.
Leung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Leung ducks right into an uppercut from Spade. #TD2#
Spade gets caught flat footed, as Leung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spade pulls Leung in close to his closed guard and prevents Leung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spade has momentary wrist control but Leung slips an elbow through the middle.
Spade is trying to keep Leung in close.
Spade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've been informed that Leung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Leung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leung.
Spade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spade is looking to control Leung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spade avoid being mounted?
Leung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leung is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Leung content to control rather than advance.
Leung is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spade defending well though. #SUB2#
Leung is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Leung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spade's head.
Leung works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Leung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spade's face.
Leung working the ground and pound effectively.
Leung postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spade looks a forlorn figure.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leung lands a big elbow.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leung lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Leung lands a heavy elbow.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Leung has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Leung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spade stuffs the takedown attempt from Leung. Leung gets slowly back to his feet.
Leung dives in and grabs Spade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spade pushes down on Leung's head and hops out.
Leung misses with a takedown
and Leung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Leung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leung slips a jab and a cross from Spade.
#TD2#
Leung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leung showed some decent athleticism there.
Leung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spade wants to sweep but Leung has passed to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leung is trying to ground and pound but Spade uses the momentary lack of control by Leung to regain half guard. #T1#
Leung slows the pace down in half guard.
Spade trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Spade tries to lock up and control but Leung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leung wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
Spade is bucking up trying to escape but Leung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Leung working Spade over with strikes here.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spade hang on?
Leung lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Leung is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spade to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spade shrugs it off.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Leung swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spade is now in Leung's guard. A big mistake from Leung there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Leung has wrist control.
Leung keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leung has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leung.
Alvin Leung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leung struggling a bit here.
Spade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leung's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leung is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spade tries to stand but Leung is controlling his head.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leung keeps working.
Leung tries to improve position but can't.
Tony Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Spade crashes against the mat.
Spade trying to control the position but Leung is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spade wants to control but Leung is keeping him busy.
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 Tony Spade.
I think Leung 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alvin Leung!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alvin Leung waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Leung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leung fails with a takedown attempt.
Leung fails with the takedown.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Polo tests Leung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leung shoots for a double leg takedown but Polo sprawls well. He's pushed Leung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Leung rushes Polo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polo.
Polo stalling the fight.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Leung.
Leung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polo to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Polo on the inside.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Polo misses with some punches.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polo smiles and moves away.
Leung slips a jab from Polo.
Leung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polo can pounce on him.
Leung tries for a takedown but Polo circles away easily
and Polo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Polo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Polo.
Alvin Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Leung shoots in for a takedown but Polo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Polo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leung.
Polo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Polo counter with a right hand. #ROC#Leung is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Polo engages and cracks Leung with a massive lead left hook - Leung tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Polo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Leung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jardim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jardim keeping moving, preventing Leung from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jardim is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Jardim throws a sloppy strike and Leung has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jardim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvin Leung!
Alvin Leung made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leung eats them both and turns towards Vanderbilt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Leung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanderbilt did well to prevent Leung getting side control.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vanderbilt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leung is working away from the top position though.
Leung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leung moves into full mount! Vanderbilt won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbilt is looking to improve his position but Leung isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leung 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.
Leung with a couple of short strikes.
Leung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanderbilt for as long as he can get away with.
Leung avoids the attempt from Vanderbilt to control.
Leung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanderbilt?
#T3#
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vanderbilt hang on?
Leung breaks from Vanderbilt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vanderbilt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leung controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB#
Leung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leung controlling his opponent.
Vanderbilt looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Leung scoring with strikes but Vanderbilt is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung content just to control the position here.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Vanderbilt gets caught flat footed, as Leung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leung chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leung content to stall in guard here.
Leung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leung preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
Leung sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Leung continues to stall.
Leung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leung landing with the ground and pound.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanderbilt's head.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanderbilt is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leung's guard.
Leung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leung advances position into side control!
Vanderbilt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leung controlling the position.
Vanderbilt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Leung stalls from top position.#T4#
Leung scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vanderbilt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vanderbilt taking a bit of punishment here - Leung scoring with strikes.
Vanderbilt is being controlled here.
Leung looks up at the clock and then as Vanderbilt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leung working the ground and pound from side control.
Leung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leung is looking to reverse the position.
Leung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Leung seems to be looking for submissions.
Vanderbilt is looking to control Leung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanderbilt avoid being mounted?
Leung passes to side control.
Vanderbilt is looking to reverse the position.
Leung working away.#T1#
Leung controls the position.
Leung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vanderbilt!
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung cracks Vanderbilt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leung controlling the position easily from mount.
Leung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Vanderbilt wants to control but Leung is having none of it.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leung with good strikes from the mount here!
Leung controlling from mount.
Leung with shots to the head and body - Vanderbilt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vanderbilt tries to hold on but Leung pushes him away.
Leung content just to control the position here. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leung controlling from the full mount.
Vanderbilt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvin Leung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Leung.#T4#
Leung lands with some strikes.
Leung controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leung.
Leung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Leung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leung, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Leung!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alvin Leung made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Leung dodges it nicely.
James thows a huge punch but Leung dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Leung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leung is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! James is tapping! Great win for Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvin Leung!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alvin Leung waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Lake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leung circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leung.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lake misses with a hook
#TD#
and Leung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lake!
Lake throws Leung to one side and escapes!#TD#
Leung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lake can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leung stays in close to Lake's body and controls the position.
Leung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lake is looking to stand up but Leung isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Leung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lake for as long as he can get away with.
Leung pushing down on Lake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leung trying to control the pace.
Leung looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leung lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leung winds up and cracks Lake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Leung.#SUB#
Leung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leung.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Leung is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leung to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leung blocks the strikes from Lake.
Lake is trying to stand back up but Leung is controlling him
Still in half guard, Leung seems content to control.#SUB#
Leung has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lake defend it? Leung steps over the head and cranks it - Lake is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvin Leung!
Alvin Leung really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OMalley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leung quickly recovers to half guard.
Leung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OMalley.
OMalley is looking to advance position but Leung has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
OMalley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung lands a big shot there that rocks OMalley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leung with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Leung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley taking shots to the head.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Leung working for a guillotine from mount but OMalley is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Leung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, OMalley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Leung.
A nice elbow there by Leung.
Leung landing punches. #ROC#OMalley is rocked!#SUB#
OMalley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Leung locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! OMalley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvin Leung!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alvin Leung waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hisoka.
Hisoka cracks Leung with a good jab.
Leung moves out of range of the body kick.
Leung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hisoka.
Hisoka misses with a body shot.
Leung feints the counter takedown.
Hisoka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Leung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leung stops Hisoka from getting back to his feet.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hisoka tries to kick Leung off but Leung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hisoka wants to control but Leung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leung is pressing down on Hisoka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hisoka is holding on for now.
Leung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Hisoka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Leung gets a takedown into half guard.
Hisoka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hisoka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leung shoots for a double leg takedown but Hisoka sprawls well. He's pushed Leung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leung or perhaps it was just good defense by Hisoka, which made it look bad. #T2#
Hisoka swinging wildly here.
Leung feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Leung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hisoka trying to control from the bottom.
Hisoka is looking to escape.
Leung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hisoka!
Leung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Leung is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hisoka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leung raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leung raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leung landing punches.
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung avoids the attempt from Hisoka to control.#T4#
Leung controlling the position easily from mount.
Leung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leung cracks Hisoka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Leung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hisoka misses with a low kick.
Leung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hisoka misses with a wild combination.
Hisoka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hisoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leung shoots in looking for a takedown. Hisoka tries to sprawl out of it but Leung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hisoka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung tries to clinch but Hisoka is having none of it.
Leung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hisoka tries to avoid it but Leung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hisoka to the ground. Hisoka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeshi Hisoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Leung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hisoka tries to avoid it but Leung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hisoka to the ground. Hisoka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##CL#
Hisoka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leung gets underhooks to prevent Hisoka's takedown attempt.
Leung is trying to drag Hisoka to the mat but Hisoka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leung can't find room to land a body shot as Hisoka controls the action.
#BC#
Hisoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Leung blocks the leg kick.
Hisoka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hisoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Hisoka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvin Leung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leung pulls Hisoka in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Leung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hisoka wants to control from the top but Leung keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung wants to sweep here but Hisoka controlling him for the moment.
Hisoka trying to control but Leung is working from the bottom.
Hisoka preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hisoka trying to control but Leung is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A lazy body kick from Hisoka #TD2#
and Leung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hisoka wants to control but Leung passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Leung seems content to control.
Leung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leung performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Leung wants to free his trapped foot but Hisoka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leung trying to advance position but Hisoka counters by regaining guard.
Leung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hisoka keeping moving, preventing Leung from controlling successfully.
Hisoka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leung controls the pace.
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 Takeshi Hisoka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hisoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Leung shoots in for a double leg but Hisoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeshi Hisoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisoka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hisoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hisoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Leung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hisoka wants to clinch up but Leung keeps it at a distance.
Hisoka with a nice calf kick.
Hisoka wants to clinch up but Leung keeps it at a distance.
Leung shoots in looking for a takedown but Hisoka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hisoka throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Leung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hisoka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leung goes for a double leg but Hisoka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hisoka continues to drive forward.
Takeshi Hisoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Leung loads up on a big right hand but Hisoka slips the punch.
Leung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Hisoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hisoka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Leung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisoka!
Hisoka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Leung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hisoka did well to prevent Leung getting side control.
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!
Leung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leung is continuing to stall.#T2#
Leung throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hisoka to regain full guard.
Leung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leung forces his way into half guard.
Leung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Leung. #T3#
Leung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leung wants to pass to mount but Hisoka is defending the position.
Leung slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leung shoots in looking for a takedown. Hisoka tries to sprawl out of it but Leung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hisoka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hisoka tries to clinch up.
Leung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hisoka defends it well.
Leung tries to clinch there but Hisoka circles away.
Leung dives in for a single leg takedown but Hisoka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hisoka pinned against the cage. Hisoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hisoka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hisoka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hisoka! |
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