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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leighton.
Leighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#KD#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Leighton crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Leighton back to his feet!
Leighton is aggressively charging in as Durant backs up avoiding any damage. Durant tosses out a jab and Leighton runs right into it face first! Leighton is out cold! Durant dropped down on all fours and is barking in Leighton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
St Stone clinches up with Leighton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Leighton blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
St Stone blocking some punches.
Leighton is looking for a takedown.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Leighton 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Gregory Leighton's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone. #CUT#Gregory Leighton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Leighton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone 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:
SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Leighton takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Laake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leighton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crunch! Laake slams his shin into Leighton's torso.
Laake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leighton has time to react.
Laake feints a jab promting Leighton to slip. Laake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leighton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Laake drops Leighton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leighton looks back up at him and smiles so Laake waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Leighton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton glances at the clock... BAM! Laake nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Leighton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Leighton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngve Laake!
Yngve Laake very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Leighton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bompaka attempts a counter takedown but Leighton avoids it well and moves away.
Leighton wants to clinch.
Leighton tries to clinch there but Bompaka circles away.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bompaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Leighton is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton throws a leg kick that misses.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Leighton tries to clinch but Bompaka is having none of it.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Bompaka leaves Leighton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leighton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bompaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leighton wants to slow Bompaka down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bompaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bompaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leighton shoots in but Bompaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bompaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bombo Bompaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.
Leighton tries to clinch there but Bompaka circles away.
Leighton tries a low kick but Bompaka avoids it.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Leighton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leighton sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Leighton wants to clinch.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton misses with a takedown attempt - Bompaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bompaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bompaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leighton misses with a low kick as Bompaka jumps back.
Bompaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leighton. Leighton obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leighton tries to bum rush Bompaka with a series of wild strikes but Bompaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bompaka feinted with a counter takedown.
Leighton wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leighton.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Bombo Bompaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leighton is looking to score with low kicks.
Bompaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leighton tries to score with a low kick but Bompaka moves his leg out of the way.
Bompaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leighton sprawls and moves away.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bompaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gregory Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bompaka circles away.
Bompaka tries to counter with a takedown but Leighton is quick to defend against it.
Bombo Bompaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leighton lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leighton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Bompaka.
Bompaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Bompaka scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bompaka scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Bompaka drops Leighton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leighton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Leighton is rocked!
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bompaka finish him?
Leighton is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Bompaka fails to land.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Bompaka has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Bompaka creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Leighton out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bombo Bompaka!
Bombo Bompaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Legend Jr shoots and misses #CL2#
and Leighton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leighton.
Legend Jr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Leighton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legend Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Legend Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leighton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Leighton is trying to trip Legend Jr. He has hold of a leg but Legend Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leighton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Leighton gets to his feet - Legend Jr follows without any prompting.
Look low, kick high! Leighton uses the oldest trick in the book to send Legend Jr tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Leighton is absolutely delighted - when Legend Jr wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregory Leighton!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Leighton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AVKT 24: Bringing Death
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Makhmudova pushes him off.
Makhmudova looks to land a combination but Leighton avoids it well.
Leighton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighton misses with the combination.
Makhmudova throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#CL2#
Makhmudova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Leighton lands a takedown into guard.
Makhmudova is controlling Leighton's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Makhmudova keeps moving.
Makhmudova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Leighton throws a strike but Makhmudova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Leighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhmudova defends it easily.
Makhmudova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhmudova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makhmudova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leighton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leighton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leighton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Makhmudova is defending well. Leighton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Makhmudova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leighton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Leighton!
An out of breath Gregory Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Red tries to keep at a distance but Leighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Nice elbow from Red.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Leighton avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leighton's brow.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leighton avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red lands an elbow just above Leighton 's eye.
Leighton tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Leighton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leighton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Red. #CUT#The cut above Gregory Leighton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leighton's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red avoiding damage as Leighton throws knees to the body.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Walter Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.#T1#
Leighton blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Red's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Red gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Gregory Leighton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Leighton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Red! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Leighton gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leighton on the ground.
Leighton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.#SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leighton is aware though and is defending well.
Leighton tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Leighton passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leighton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Leighton uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Leighton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Leighton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Leighton trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leighton advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leighton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Leighton has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Leighton working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Leighton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Leighton's body position as best he can.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton lands strikes from half guard.
Leighton is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control but Leighton postures up.
Leighton works his way into full mount!
Leighton prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T4#
Leighton with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Leighton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Brown is out cold - huge knockout for Leighton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Leighton!
After winning the bout, Gregory Leighton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AVKT 12: Justice Vs Norddahl
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
Gregory Leighton had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 268.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Crazy Earl was cancelled. |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
DaMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DaMan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DaMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighton at a distance.
DaMan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#TD#
DaMan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leighton looks winded!
DaMan is nestled in close to Leighton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leighton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DaMan pulls his head out easily.
DaMan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Leighton taking some punishment here, with DaMan in his half guard.
DaMan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaMan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but DaMan has control of the leg.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
DaMan trying to control the pace. #T2#
DaMan trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well.
DaMan trying to control the pace.
DaMan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DaMan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. DaMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. DaMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Leighton tries to kick DaMan off but DaMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leighton trying to control from the bottom.
DaMan lands strikes from half guard.
Leighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leighton has hold of DaMan's hands but DaMan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DaMan not doing much here.
Leighton trying to hold on to DaMan's head to control him but DaMan postures up.
#T4#
DaMan trying to control the pace.
Leighton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
DaMan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from DaMan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaMan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Leighton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DaMan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Leighton's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles DaMan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad DaMan! |
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Event:
AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Leighton or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin , which made it look bad. #TD2#
Franklin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leighton kicks off Franklin and gets to his feet.
Leighton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franklin sprawls well. Franklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Leighton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leighton showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton controlling the pace. #T1#
Franklin has hold of Leighton's hands but Leighton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leighton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin !
Leighton content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Leighton has control of Franklin 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franklin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leighton is landing with some decent strikes but Franklin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Leighton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Leighton has taken his back - oops!
Leighton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#CUT#It looks like Jeffrey Franklin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Leighton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Franklin is doing well to defend. Leighton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Franklin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregory Leighton!
Gregory Leighton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AVKT 3: Voorhees - High
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Leighton fails to land the takedown.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Leighton backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all.
Leighton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leighton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Leighton feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Leighton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Leighton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Leighton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leighton prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leighton stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB#
Leighton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Leighton controls from the top position.
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leighton lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leighton cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leighton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Jackson looks winded!
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leighton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leighton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
A lull in the action here as Leighton stalls from top position.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leighton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Leighton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leighton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leighton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Leighton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Leighton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leighton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton is looking for a counter combo.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregory Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Leighton clinches up against the cage.
Leighton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Leighton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##TD#
Leighton pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Leighton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leighton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Leighton cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Leighton!
A very excited looking Gregory Leighton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Leighton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Do Whatsapp wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Leighton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do Whatsapp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leighton.
Do Whatsapp tries to roll over but Leighton keeps him under control.
Do Whatsapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton prevents Do Whatsapp from standing back up.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Whatsapp trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Leighton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Do Whatsapp is staying active underneath Leighton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Whatsapp wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
Do Whatsapp is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.
Leighton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Do Whatsapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Leighton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leighton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Whatsapp tries to reverse the position but Leighton maintains control.
Leighton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Do Whatsapp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leighton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Whatsapp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Do Whatsapp wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Whatsapp is trying to get back to full guard.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leighton passes into side control, despite Do Whatsapp's attempt to control the position.
Leighton wants to control but Do Whatsapp is keeping him busy.
Do Whatsapp is looking for a sweep.#T4##SU2#
Leighton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton feints the counter takedown.
Negao Do Whatsapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses the jab.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Leighton moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Leighton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Leighton is looking for a kimura but Do Whatsapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leighton to get the leverage.
Do Whatsapp is refusing to be controlled, as Leighton sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Do Whatsapp sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Leighton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Leighton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Do Whatsapp!
Leighton is looking to take a break and control but Do Whatsapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Do Whatsapp sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Leighton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Do Whatsapp to his feet.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leighton slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.#T1#
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton slips a jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Do Whatsapp defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Do Whatsapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gregory Leighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Do Whatsapp. That snapped Leighton's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Leighton is breathing heavily.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Leighton fails to land the takedown.
Negao Do Whatsapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
Leighton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Leighton counters with a single leg into guard. Do Whatsapp didn't expect that.
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!
Do Whatsapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Do Whatsapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Do Whatsapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Do Whatsapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Do Whatsapp pulls Leighton in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Do Whatsapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Do Whatsapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Leighton.
A swing and a miss from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Leighton gets a clinch. #T4##BC#
Do Whatsapp manages to break the clinch.
Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Do Whatsapp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Negao Do Whatsapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy right hand but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Do Whatsapp stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Leighton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Do Whatsapp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leighton is in Do Whatsapp's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton being controlled here momentarily.
Do Whatsapp trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Negao Do Whatsapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Leighton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do Whatsapp but Do Whatsapp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Do Whatsapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Do Whatsapp missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do Whatsapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Do Whatsapp dips to his left and cracks Leighton with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.
Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Leighton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do Whatsapp looks to throw the jab but Leighton is out of range.
As Do Whatsapp backs off Leighton throws a huge counter combo but Do Whatsapp manages to avoid it all.
Leighton shoots in but Do Whatsapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Negao Do Whatsapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.#T1#
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left.
Leighton staying out of range there.
Do Whatsapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Leighton defending well as Do Whatsapp loads up on a big left hand.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leighton misses with a takedown attempt - Do Whatsapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Do Whatsapp throws a big shot that misses.
Leighton slips a straight right by Do Whatsapp.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.#T2#
Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Leighton's head but Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Leighton moved out of range nicely.
Do Whatsapp misses with a straight right.
Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Whatsapp loads up on a big right hand but Leighton slips the punch.
Do Whatsapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leighton can do to turn this around?
Leighton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Do Whatsapp misses.
Leighton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp.#T3#
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Whatsapp misses the target.
Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Leighton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Do Whatsapp wriggles free and stands up.
Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut.
Do Whatsapp misses with a looping right.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Whatsapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leighton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Do Whatsapp.
Do Whatsapp looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Do Whatsapp throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Do Whatsapp misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Leighton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Do Whatsapp is pulling down on Leighton's head. It's preventing any offense from Leighton, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Do Whatsapp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Do Whatsapp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Do Whatsapp! #REVR#
Do Whatsapp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leighton stops Do Whatsapp from passing to mount.
Do Whatsapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Do Whatsapp is really struggling to control Leighton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Negao Do Whatsapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Do Whatsapp 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Negao Do Whatsapp! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Varga lands a nice looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leighton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Varga forces Leighton back against the cage and clinches.
Varga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leightons head. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varga lands with a light punch inside.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike.
Leighton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leighton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varga gets underhooks to prevent Leighton's takedown attempt.
Joaquin Varga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Leighton.
A short right from Varga.
Leighton looks winded!
Varga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Varga scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varga. #T1#
Varga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Varga lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Leighton is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Varga finish him?
Varga lands a right hand.
Varga gets through Leighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Varga stalling in the clinch.
Leighton letting Varga take a breather here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Varga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leighton seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Varga.
Danga de danga de dang - Varga scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Varga has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton stalling in the clinch but Varga improves position.
Varga scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Gregory Leighton's cut even more.#T2#
Varga avoiding damage as Leighton throws knees to the body.
Varga stalling in the clinch.
Varga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Varga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Leighton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leighton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Varga walks away with a smile on his face. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Varga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Varga has Leighton up against the cage in a clinch.
Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Varga lands a right hand.
Varga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Varga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Varga is muscling Leighton up against the cage and as Leighton bounces back off, Varga cracks him with a huge right hand! Leighton crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Varga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigorev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grigorev is looking to clinch.
Grigorev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grigorev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leighton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigorev lands a nice looking body shot.
Leighton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Leighton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grigorev!#SUB2#
Leighton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grigorev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Leighton yanks on the arm and Grigorev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Leighton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Leighton!
Gregory Leighton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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