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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Leko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weiss finds it's way round the side to connect with Leko's head.
Leko throws a right hand that Weiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Weiss also avoids with ease.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexander Leko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Leko fights it but they end up in guard.
Weiss tries to free his leg and advance position but Leko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leko looking to control.
Weiss won't allow Leko to sweep him here.
Leko keeping moving, preventing Weiss from controlling successfully.
Leko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weiss manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Leko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weiss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leko has managed to get both his arms back between Weiss's legs - danger averted.
Leko is working Weiss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Leko throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leko throwing strikes from guard but Weiss blocks nicely.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Leko from controlling successfully.
Leko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Weiss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leko wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Leko wants to pass the guard but Weiss is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leko advances position into side control!
Leko working away.
Weiss's coaches at King's Cross MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weiss taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Leko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Weiss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Weiss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leko's best efforts.
Leko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Weiss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Leko is looking for a kimura but Weiss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leko to get the leverage. #SUB#
Weiss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leko working over Weiss with some ground and pound. Weiss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Weiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weiss is trying to maintain the position but Leko is very close to passing his half guard.
Weiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leko.
Weiss trying to control but Leko postures up.
Weiss is staying active underneath Leko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Leko there.
Leko trying to control from half guard but Weiss is working away.
Nice strikes from Leko there.
Leko prevents Weiss from improving his position.
Leko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weiss trying to control here.
Leko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Leko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weiss sees it coming and defends easily.
Leko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Leko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Weiss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weiss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weiss wants it to stay on the feet.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leko connects with a jab.
Leko misses with a wild combination.
Leko shoots and misses #TD#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Leko fights it but they end up in guard.
Weiss advances to half guard. #SUB#
Weiss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leko is just riding it out for now. Weiss eventually gives up the hold.
Leko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leko.#T1##SUB2#
Weiss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weiss wants to control from the top but Leko keeps moving.
Leko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weiss has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Weiss swings around for an armbar but Leko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weiss's guard.
Weiss trying to control the position.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weiss wants to sweep here but Leko controlling him for the moment.
Leko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leko.
Leko cracks Weiss with a solid left hand.
Leko advances to half guard.
Weiss moves into full guard.
Weiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Leko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weiss looking to control.
#T3#
Leko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leko distracts Weiss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leko trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Leko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiss wants to sweep but no luck.
Leko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weiss's guard.
Leko drops an elbow to the side of Weiss's head.
Leko lands strikes from half guard.
Leko trying to control from half guard but Weiss is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Leko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weiss defends it well. #SUB#
Weiss looking for submissions off his back.
Leko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weiss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Weiss actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Leko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weiss is just riding it out for now. Leko eventually gives up the hold.
Leko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Leko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weiss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leko somewhat.
Leko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weiss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss fails with the takedown.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Weiss as Leko shoots in.
Weiss attempts a counter takedown but Leko avoids it well and moves away.
Weiss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Leko on that attempt.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Leko.#TD2#
Leko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Weiss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leko is trying to control. Weiss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weiss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moshe Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
Weiss is trying to get back to full guard.
Leko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leko slows the pace down in half guard.
Leko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weiss to regain full guard. #T3#
Weiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Weiss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leko defends well.
Leko is working Weiss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leko postures up and lands a big shot to Weiss's brow.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Leko from controlling successfully.
Leko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weiss wants to control but Leko passes easily into half guard.
Leko is looking to advance position but Weiss won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Weiss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weiss gets full guard.
Leko is fighting to break Weiss's control of his arms but Weiss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Leko from controlling successfully.
Leko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Weiss has his feet on Leko's thighs here. He's pushed Leko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moshe Weiss!
A very excited looking Moshe Weiss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Leko ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd. #TD#
Leko shoots in and bounces Byrd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leko looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leko tries to bench press Byrd off him but Byrd keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leko trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away. #T1#
Leko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Byrd trying to control from the bottom.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Leko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Byrd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Leko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byrd is surviving well by controlling Leko's body position as best he can.
Leko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Byrd hang on?
Leko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Byrd because Leko loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Leko working for a submission but Byrd is keeping him at bay.
Leko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrd is looking to escape.
Leko misses with a head shot.#T3#
Leko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Byrd wants to hold on but Leko pushes him away.
Byrd is squirming around, avoiding Leko's attempts to control the action.
Leko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko lands with some strikes.
Leko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Byrd wants to hold on but Leko pushes him away.#T4#
Leko tries to control but Byrd wriggling away.
Byrd blocking the ground and pound.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko looking to control but Byrd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leko punching from mount but Byrd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Byrd is bucking up trying to escape but Leko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Byrd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Leko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Byrd leaves Leko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Leko.
Leko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leko.
Leko tries for a takedown but Byrd circles away easily
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leko checks a leg kick.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Leko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leko connects with a jab.#T1#
Leko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byrd misses with a two punch combination.
Leko closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Leko pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Byrd tries to sprawl but Leko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byrd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leko trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd controls Leko momentarily but Leko frees himself.
Leko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leko wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving. #T2#
Leko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byrd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Leko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leko throwing strikes but missing.
Leko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Byrd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leko. #T3#
Leko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saxon Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Leko down.
Leko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrd can do to turn this around?
Byrd lunges at Leko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leko's hand.
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Leko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Leko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Leko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Byrd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leko lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Leko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leko wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Leko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saxon Byrd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leko.
Byrd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Leko's shoulder, as Leko tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leko misses with a few strikes there.
Leko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Leko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd throws a low kick but Leko moves out of range easily.
Leko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Leko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Leko throws an elbow but Byrd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leko wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Byrd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byrd tries to roll over but Leko keeps him under control.
Byrd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leko's back!
Leko just trying to survive but Byrd is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Byrd is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Byrd is hanging on to Leko's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Leko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Leko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leko staying busy and making it hard for Byrd to control. #SUB2#
Byrd is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leko is defending well though. Byrd let's go of the attempt for now.
Leko is keeping busy.
#T3#
Leko can't escape the position.
Leko is working hard here to advance position.
Leko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Byrd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leko sees it coming and defends easily.
Byrd missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Byrd is thwarting Leko's attempts to control the position.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Byrd passes into side control, despite Leko's attempt to control the position.
Leko is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Byrd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saxon Byrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byrd 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saxon Byrd! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 52
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Leko both land. Nice combination.
Surf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surf dives in and grabs Leko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leko pushes down on Surf's head and hops out.
Surf moves in looking to clinch but Leko pushes him off.
Surf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leko as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Leko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Surf is looking to get back to his feet here but Leko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Surf's back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leko cracks Surf with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Surf from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Leko looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC#Surf is rocked!
Leko is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Surf is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Leko! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Sheahan lands with a cross.
Leko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sheahan throws a body punch but Leko moves out of range.
Sheahan connects with a body shot.
Leko dives in and grabs Sheahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheahan pushes down on Leko's head and hops out.
Sheahan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheahan, which made it look bad.
Sheahan connects with a body shot.
Leko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheahan misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Sheahan.
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!
Sheahan throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Leko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Leko.#T1##TD#
Leko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheahan to the ground. Leko is now in Sheahan's guard.
Sheahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leko is controlling him. #SUB#
Leko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leko, into his guard. #REVB#
Leko looking for a sweep. Not yet Leko, not yet.
Sheahan wants to stand but Leko is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB#
Leko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leko working for a triangle but Sheahan defends it easily.
Leko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheahan wants to stand but Leko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciaran Sheahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sheahan moves away from the strike by Leko.
Sheahan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sheahan throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Leko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sheahan won't be happy with that.
Sheahan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sheahan defending against the ground and pound.
Leko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leko lands an elbow.
Leko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheahan keeps working.
Sheahan is trying to buck Leko off.#SUB#
Leko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sheahan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sheahan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leko is controlling him well.#T1#
Leko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sheahan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leko is controlling him well.
Sheahan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leko scoring with punches from side control.
Leko 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.
Leko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leko prevents Sheahan from escaping the position.#SUB#
Leko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheahan, who protects the arm well.
Leko trying to control the action but Sheahan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Leko.
Leko misses with the ground and pound.
Leko wants to control for a moment but Sheahan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sheahan is staying active underneath Leko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheahan tries to kick Leko off but Leko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leko looks to land a strike but Sheahan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Leko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheahan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Leko dominated that second round.
That's time! Leko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Leko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sheahan's guard.
Leko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheahan wants to stand but Leko is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leko prevents Sheahan from getting back to his feet.
Leko throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheahan keeping moving, preventing Leko from controlling successfully.
Sheahan wants to stand up but Leko is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheahan.
Sheahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sheahan connects with a body shot that sends Leko's belly button to the back.
Leko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leko misses with a hook.
Leko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sheahan scores with a nice strike.
Sheahan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leko at a distance.
Sheahan lands a glancing blow to the side of Leko's head.
Leko closes the distance and clinches up with Sheahan, looking for a takedown. Leko pushes Sheahan against the cage but Sheahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Leko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leko working the ground and pound.
Leko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee asks Leko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leko prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Sheahan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sheahan's legs.
Leko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sheahan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leko working the head with strikes.
Leko is looking to take a break and control but Sheahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Alexander Leko.
I think Leko 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Leko! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Leko misses with an uppercut.
Eagle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eagle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle looks to throw the jab but Leko is out of range.
Eagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Leko is just out of range.
Jab by Eagle.
Eagle scores with a shot to the body.
Leko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eagle.
Leko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eagle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
Leko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Leko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eagle is trying to control Leko's posture but Leko avoids it.
Eagle tries to bench press Leko off him but Leko keeps the position.
Eagle on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Leko tries for a kimura but Eagle is defending well. #T1#
An elbow from Leko crashes against the mat.
Leko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eagle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Eagle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leko grinds an elbow into Eagle's temple.
Eagle tries to buck Leko off but Leko is having none of it.
Eagle keeps trying to improve his position.
Leko is chipping away with strikes.
Leko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eagle struggling a bit here.
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Leko looks up at the clock and then as Eagle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leko lands an elbow.
Leko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eagle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leko's best efforts.#T2#
Eagle trying to control from the bottom.
Leko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eagle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eagle wants to improve his position but Leko is controlling well.
Eagle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leko.
Eagle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leko is working away from the top position though.
Leko is keen to just control but Eagle is a slippery customer.
Leko throwing shots but Eagle is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eagle wants to control but Leko is keeping busy.
Leko prevents Eagle from improving his position.
Leko working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eagle is looking for a sweep. Leko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Leko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Eagle throws a body punch but Leko moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Eagle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eagle scores with a body shot.
Leko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eagle.
Leko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eagle.
Eagle throws an overhand right that lands on Leko's shoulder, as Leko tries to avoid the shot.
Eagle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eagle throws a jab but it's blocked by Leko.
Leko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eagle throws out the jab.
Eagle misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Leko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eagle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Eagle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Eagle stopping the sweep attempt from Leko.
Eagle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Leko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eagle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leko chips away with some ground and pound.
Leko tries to free his leg and advance position but Eagle is retaining full guard.
Leko chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Leko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leko trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Leko is proving a slippery customer.
Leko wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Eagle trying to control the position here.
Leko distracts Eagle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eagle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eagle is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Eagle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eagle postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Eagle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Eagle just misses with a punch to the body.
Leko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eagle misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Leko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eagle won't be happy with that.
Eagle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eagle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leko working away.
Eagle tries to bench press Leko off him but Leko keeps the position.
Eagle can't do much from the bottom here.
Leko trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko is putting a hurting on Eagle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Eagle regains half guard.
Leko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eagle trying to control but Leko postures up.
#T1#
Eagle is looking to improve his position.
Eagle is pressing down on Leko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leko looking to pass the guard.
Leko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle controlling Leko's posture.
Leko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leko postures up in Eagle's guard and throws a big left but Eagle blocks it.
Leko wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Leko postures up and lands a big shot to Eagle's brow.
Leko trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Eagle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eagle preventing the sweep.
Eagle tries to free his leg and advance position but Leko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eagle has his hands clasped together but Leko extends and breaks Eagle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Leko! |
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