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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes into the arena with La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market blaring out of the sound system. Nuriel Leonard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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141 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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168 cm
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147 lbs
42 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte looks to throw the jab but Leonard is out of range.
Leonard scores with a body shot.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
Del Norte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left and a right from Del Norte both land. Nice combination.
Leonard goes for a double leg but Del Norte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Del Norte continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Del Norte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Del Norte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Del Norte thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte throws a low kick, looking for Leonard's leg but Leonard calmly moves out of range.
Del Norte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Norte 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Norte!
Del Norte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leonard to the mat! Leonard manages to get full guard.
Leonard controlling Del Norte's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leonard is continuing to stall.
Del Norte won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonard moves out of range as Del Norte strikes.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut
and Leonard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working for a triangle but Leonard defends it easily.
Del Norte is trying to keep Leonard in close.
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leonard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonard stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Leonard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Leonard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leonard working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Del Norte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard working the ground and pound from side control.
Leonard is putting a hurting on Del Norte here, landing some big shots from side control.
Del Norte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Del Norte is rocked!
Del Norte tries to buck Leonard off but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard scoring with punches from side control.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Norte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Norte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Del Norte tries to improve position but can't.
Leonard in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard lands an elbow.
Oh Del Norte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonard gets to mount! Del Norte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Del Norte seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Del Norte wants to hold on but Leonard pushes him away.
Leonard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Norte looks a forlorn figure.
Del Norte working to try and regain half guard.
Leonard lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Leonard finds it's target.
Del Norte moves out of range as Leonard strikes.
Del Norte throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Norte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leonard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Norte to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonard takes one to the chin there.
Fantinaz Del Norte is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Del Norte misses its intended target.
Del Norte throws a hook but Leonard blocks it.
Leonard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Norte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Del Norte throws a right hand that misses
enabling Leonard to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Del Norte shoots in.
Del Norte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Del Norte is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Del Norte moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Del Norte.
Leonard slips a jab from Del Norte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Leonard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonard.
Leonard throws out a loose jab but Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Del Norte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonard slips under a jab.
Del Norte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leonard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Del Norte wants to improve his position but instead Leonard has moved into half guard.
Del Norte is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonard lands with a punch from half guard.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
Nuriel Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonard is in close to Del Norte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonard with a nice head shot there.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.
Leonard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Del Norte is looking for a sweep.
Leonard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonard is chipping away with strikes.
Del Norte is trying to control Leonard's posture but Leonard avoids it.
Del Norte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leonard off and has taken his back!
Leonard trying to control the hands but Del Norte won't let him.
Leonard tries to break free.
Leonard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Del Norte.
Del Norte wants to control the position but Leonard frees himself and scrambles - Del Norte manages to regain control in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is trying to improve his position.
Del Norte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leonard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Del Norte but great work by Leonard.
Leonard working the ground and pound.
Del Norte regains half guard.
Leonard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Norte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Norte is just riding it out for now. Leonard eventually gives up the hold.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte is pressing down on Leonard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Norte was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Del Norte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Norte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Leonard misses.
Nice takedown defense from Leonard. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
Leonard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Leonard misses its intended target.
Del Norte appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Del Norte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Norte.
Leonard scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Norte should have avoided that one.
Del Norte lands a jab to the nose.
Leonard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Del Norte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Leonard. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Leonard finds it's way through Del Norte's defenses.
Leonard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leonard lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Norte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Del Norte wants to sweep here but Leonard controlling him for the moment.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonard is pushing down on Del Norte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Norte is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leonard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Del Norte tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.
Leonard is taking a breather. Del Norte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantinaz Del Norte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard working the head and body with strikes.
Del Norte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonard is working away from the top position though.
Del Norte with the active half guard here but Leonard passes nicely into side control.
Del Norte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Del Norte tries to improve position but can't.
Leonard cracks Del Norte with a big right hand but Del Norte just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leonard lands an elbow.
Leonard is putting a hurting on Del Norte here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leonard cracks Del Norte with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Leonard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Del Norte is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Fantinaz Del Norte spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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