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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buzzard Leonard (ranked 21514 p4p, 23243 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 352 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzard Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 80 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nastula defends it nicely.
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt
and Nastula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nastula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard with a poor takedown
and Nastula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nastula will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leonard up against the cage.
Leonard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard leaning against his opponent.
Nastula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nastula defends well and Leonard ends up having to push Nastula into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Nastula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leonard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick from Leonard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nastula shoots for a takedown but Leonard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonard tries to counter by clinching up but Nastula breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonard tries to clinch up.
Leonard tries to clinch there but Nastula circles away.
Nastula is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nastula circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
Nastula is trying to drag Leonard to the mat but Leonard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nastula is working for takedown but Leonard is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula lands a takedown into guard.
Nastula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nastula has managed to get both his arms back between Leonard's legs - danger averted.
Nastula 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!
Nastula looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leonard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nastula wants to get back to full guard.
Nastula moves into full guard.
Leonard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nastula dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Leonard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Leonard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard.
Nastula 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.
Leonard is pushing down on Nastula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nastula is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nastula is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pawel Nastula will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nastula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonard swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Nastula as Leonard shoots in.
Nastula shoots in and drives through. Leonard sprawls well.
It looked like Leonard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nastula.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonard as he jumps to the side.
Buzzard Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
No luck for Nastula with that takedown attempt.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nastula feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonard.
Leonard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonard wants it to stay on the feet.
Nastula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula is working for a kimura but Leonard is defending it quite comfortably.
Leonard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonard.
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonard is trying to control the position but Nastula postures up.
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard.
Leonard passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nastula won't allow Leonard to pass to mount.
Leonard is trying to control the action in half guard but Nastula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nastula manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buzzard Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leonard stands and steps away. Nastula gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nastula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Nastula sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonard forces Nastula back against the cage and clinches.
Leonard jumps guard but Nastula stands there with Leonard around his waist. Leonard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nastula has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leonard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leonard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nastula tightening his grip on Leonard, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzzard Leonard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leonard blocks the body kick.
Leonard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
Leonard decides to pull guard.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonard!
Nastula is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Leonard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nastula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leonard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leonard is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonard works to advance to full mount. Nastula defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nastula manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leonard tries to stand and escape but Nastula is controlling the position.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nastula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nastula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonard.
Nastula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown but Nastula manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pawel Nastula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nastula circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Nastula moves out of range easily.
Nastula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leonard is trying to defend but Nastula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nastula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonard wants to get back to full guard.
Nastula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leonard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nastula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastula.
Leonard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard looking to control.
Leonard wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzzard Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leonard 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzzard Leonard!
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