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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi and Kyoji Horiguchi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Kapaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horiguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kapaldi pinned against the cage. Kapaldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Kapaldi moves into range and clinches up with Horiguchi.
Kapaldi is trying to pull guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kapaldi wants to take the fight to the mat but Horiguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horiguchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pedro Kapaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kapaldi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Horiguchi to the mat. Horiguchi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kapaldi (2) vs (0) Horiguchi
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Kapaldi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kapaldi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (5) vs (0) Horiguchi
Horiguchi is trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi is not content to let Kapaldi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Horiguchi wants to control but Kapaldi postures up.
Horiguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kapaldi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kapaldi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kapaldi (5) vs (4) Horiguchi
Horiguchi looking for the RNC.
Horiguchi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Horiguchi has the hooks in. Kapaldi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Horiguchi is trying to control but Kapaldi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kapaldi is trying desperately to improve position.
Horiguchi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi regains half guard.
Kapaldi trying to hold on to Horiguchi's head to control him but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi is stalling here. Kapaldi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Horiguchi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kapaldi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kapaldi (9) vs (4) Horiguchi
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kapaldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Horiguchi is not content to let Kapaldi control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is trying to escape the position but Kapaldi is controlling the position.
Kapaldi wants to take a breather but Horiguchi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kapaldi.
Horiguchi working a defensive guard here.
Horiguchi 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi controls Kapaldi momentarily but Kapaldi frees himself.
Kapaldi trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Horiguchi, not yet.
Kapaldi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horiguchi 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kapaldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kapaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Horiguchi is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kapaldi (9) vs (6) Horiguchi
Horiguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Horiguchi passes Kapaldi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kapaldi tries to roll over but Horiguchi keeps him under control.
Horiguchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horiguchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kapaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kapaldi tries to get to full guard but Horiguchi has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horiguchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horiguchi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kapaldi (13) vs (6) Horiguchi
Horiguchi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Horiguchi trying to control but not successfully.
Horiguchi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kapaldi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi just trying to survive but Kapaldi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Horiguchi holding on to Kapaldi's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Kapaldi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Horiguchi doesn't escape.
Horiguchi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kapaldi gets his hands free.
Kapaldi biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi looking to break Horiguchi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Horiguchi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kapaldi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Horiguchi can't escape the position.
Kapaldi avoiding Horiguchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kapaldi doesn't have the hooks in and Horiguchi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kapaldi (13) vs (8) Horiguchi
Horiguchi trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapaldi, not yet.
Kapaldi keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kapaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horiguchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kapaldi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horiguchi is working away from the top position though.
Horiguchi wants to free his trapped foot but Kapaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kapaldi wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Horiguchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapaldi trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapaldi takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
A victorious Pedro Kapaldi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wong Mongtong and Bee Jay. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wong Mongtong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mongtong rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mongtong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mongtong forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Jay prevents the takedown attempt.
Mongtong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jay is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wong Mongtong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mongtong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jay can't get the takedown.
Jay is pressed up against the cage. Mongtong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jay down to the mat. Jay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mongtong (0) vs (4) Jay
Mongtong struggling a bit here.
Jay tries to advance to mount but Mongtong denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is trying to get an arm triangle but Mongtong is defending well.
Jay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mongtong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jay working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries for a kimura but Mongtong is defending well.
Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mongtong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mongtong, who protects the arm well.
Mongtong is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mongtong, who protects the arm well.
Mongtong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jay's best efforts.
Jay is trying to control the action in half guard but Mongtong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jay is thwarting Mongtong's attempts to control the position.
Mongtong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jay jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mongtong (0) vs (7) Jay
Mongtong gets back to half guard.
Jay trying to control from Mongtong's half guard. Mongtong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Mongtong is keeping the position.
Jay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jay is looking to pass into half guard but Mongtong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mongtong is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mongtong (2) vs (7) Jay
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mongtong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mongtong trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mongtong wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongtong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mongtong escapes and throws Jay's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mongtong (5) vs (7) Jay
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mongtong goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Jay does a handstand and catches Mongtong in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Jay on top - Mongtong is already out from the submission! Jay gives Mongtong's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Bee Jay!
Bee Jay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryan Bishop and Prathamesh Randhawa. Randhawa has chosen Dhoom Taana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bryan Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Randhawa scores with a takedown into Bishop's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishop (0) vs (2) Randhawa
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa passes into half guard.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Randhawa is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bishop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randhawa wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.
Randhawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Randhawa eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa goes for an armbar but Bishop turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bishop. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Randhawa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Randhawa up and slammed him! Randhawa can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (5) vs (5) Randhawa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Randhawa's legs.
Randhawa is trying to escape the position but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop tries to advance to mount but Randhawa denies him.
Bishop tries for a kimura but Randhawa is defending well.
Randhawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Randhawa. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (8) vs (5) Randhawa
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but Randhawa is defending well.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randhawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bishop off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishop (8) vs (9) Randhawa
Randhawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bishop is doing well to defend. Randhawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bishop is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
An out of breath Prathamesh Randhawa 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Nuriel Leonard. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Leonard moves into the clinch.
Uru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
Leonard tries to score a body lock takedown but Uru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uru prevents it.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard stops a takedown attempt from Uru.
Leonard looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru has Leonard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leonard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard has Uru pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leonard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uru tumbling to the mat - Leonard dives into Uru's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (0) vs (2) Leonard
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru wants to get back to full guard.
Leonard stalling away here and it's allowed Uru to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (2) Leonard
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonard holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard has control of Uru's left arm, preventing Uru from doing any damage.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
Leonard pulls Uru in to control the position.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru being controlled here momentarily.
Leonard being controlled here, momentarily.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonard is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (4) Leonard
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (4) Leonard
Uru controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Uru 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet.
Leonard managing to control the position.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonard is retaining full guard.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uru seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonard for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
Uru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonard has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (6) Leonard
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leonard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (9) Leonard
Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Uru tries to improve position but can't.
Uru can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Leonard taking a break here but Uru is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uru is controlling Leonard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leonard trying to control from Uru's half guard. Uru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leonard trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom.
Uru is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (6) vs (9) Leonard
Uru advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru wants to free his trapped foot but Leonard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard wins on points by 9 to 6.
Nuriel Leonard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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