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Event:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leatherwood with a jab.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Khalidov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Leatherwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leatherwood walks into a jab.
Khalidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leatherwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leatherwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Leatherwood has Khalidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidov can't find room to land a body shot as Leatherwood controls the action.
Leatherwood tries to land a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks with his arms.
Leatherwood misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khalidov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leatherwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khalidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khalidov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Leatherwood. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leatherwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leatherwood misses with an elbow strike.
Leatherwood lands a knee to the head.
Khalidov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leatherwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leatherwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leatherwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khalidov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov clobbers Leatherwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Leatherwood moves out of range as Khalidov throws a body kick.
#CL#
Khalidov gets a clinch.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov digs a right hand into Leatherwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leatherwood's gas tank. #BC2#
Leatherwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Khalidov.
Khalidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khalidov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Leatherwood's head but Leatherwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov lands an overhand right.
Leatherwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidov throws a wild body kick that Leatherwood sees coming a mile off.
Leatherwood connects with the punch.#T3#
Khalidov misses with a hook. Leatherwood ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leatherwood momentarily.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leatherwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
Leatherwood throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Khalidov connects with a right hand. Leatherwood shakes it off.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Leatherwood.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the body
and Leatherwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leatherwood throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leatherwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Leatherwood ducks down to avoid it.
Malachi Leatherwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leatherwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Khalidov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leatherwood's head.
Khalidov wants to clinch#KD2#
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalidov! Leatherwood lets Khalidov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!
Leatherwood finds Khalidov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Khalidov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Leatherwood lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Khalidov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Leatherwood!
Our winner, Malachi Leatherwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Leatherwood slips a straight right by Begovic.
Leatherwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Leatherwood does no damage.
Leatherwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Begovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Leatherwood's head.
Begovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Begovic thuds his right hand into Leatherwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Begovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Begovic with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Begovic.
Begovic throws the left hand but Leatherwood avoids the punch easily.
Leatherwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Begovic works Leatherwood's body with a nice hook.
Begovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leatherwood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leatherwood checks a leg kick.
Begovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Begovic lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Begovic shoots in and drives through. Leatherwood sprawls well.
Leatherwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Begovic throws out the jab.
Begovic lands an overhand right.
Begovic misses with a straight right.
Begovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Leatherwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Leatherwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood lands an elbow just above Begovic 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Roland Begovic has been cut.
Begovic blocks the elbow strike.
Leatherwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leatherwood has Begovic pressed against the cage, preventing Begovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leatherwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leatherwood misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Begovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Begovic successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Begovic is working an open guard so Leatherwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Begovic tries to land a front kick but Leatherwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Leatherwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Begovic slips a straight right by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Begovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Leatherwood.
Begovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leatherwood throws a hook but Begovic blocks it.
Begovic avoids the head kick by Leatherwood.
Begovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Begovic is looking to chop away at Leatherwood's legs.
A swing and a miss from Begovic.
Begovic dips to his left and cracks Leatherwood with an uppercut!
Begovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leatherwood throws a sloppy head kick and Begovic moves out of range easily.
Begovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leatherwood doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Begovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leatherwood misses with a head kick.
Roland Begovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leatherwood missing with a left hand there. Begovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Begovic swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Begovic misses the target.
Begovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Begovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Leatherwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Begovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malachi Leatherwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Begovic.
That kick from Begovic tenderised Leatherwood's leg. Leatherwood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leatherwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Begovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leatherwood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Begovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Begovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Begovic feints and then cracks Leatherwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leatherwood down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Begovic jabs at Leatherwood's body.
Leatherwood is breathing heavily.
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Begovic.
Begovic lands the left hand.
Leatherwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Begovic lands a jab.#ROC2#
Leatherwood is rocked!
Begovic lands with an overhand left.
Oh Leatherwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Begovic drops Leatherwood with a big left hand! Leatherwood is injured, injured bad! Begovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Begovic!
An out of breath Roland Begovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Malachi Leatherwood had this to say: 'I'm best in the world '.
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Event:
GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ballinger defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Ballinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ballinger scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Holden Ballinger has been cut.
Ballinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leatherwood will feel that in the morning.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leatherwood is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leatherwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leatherwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leatherwood misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Leatherwood.
Ballinger lands the left hand.#CL#
Ballinger gets tackled into the cage by Leatherwood. Leatherwood maintains the clinch.
Leatherwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leatherwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ballinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherwood's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Leatherwood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leatherwood defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Leatherwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ballinger sprawls and moves away.
Leatherwood avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Leatherwood is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Ballinger coming out on top.
Leatherwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ballinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ballinger connects with a body shot.
Leatherwood ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
A left lands for Ballinger.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger 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.
The crowd cheers as Ballinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leatherwood doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
It looked like Leatherwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leatherwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leatherwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ballinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Leatherwood misses.
Leatherwood loads up on a big right hand but Ballinger slips the punch.
Ballinger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ballinger takes a swing at Leatherwood's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leatherwood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ballinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Leatherwood attempts a counter takedown but Ballinger avoids it well and moves away.
Ballinger swinging wildly here.
Leatherwood throws a sloppy head kick and Ballinger moves out of range easily.
Leatherwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holden Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Leatherwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Ballinger tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Ballinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ballinger is rocked!
Ballinger tries to get into range but Leatherwood steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ballinger! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leatherwood scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Leatherwood!
Malachi Leatherwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Holden Ballinger spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Leatherwood has Kuro up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leatherwood throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Leatherwood manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kuro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kuro tries for a kimura but Leatherwood is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leatherwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuro on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Kuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leatherwood, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kuro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leatherwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kuro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leatherwood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuro's guard! Nice work there by Leatherwood! #SUB2#
Kuro looking for a guillotine here but Leatherwood defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Leatherwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leatherwood has managed to get both his arms back between Kuro's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Leatherwood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuro shoots in for a double leg but Leatherwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leatherwood defends well and Kuro ends up having to push Leatherwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Malachi Leatherwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Kuro.
Leatherwood lunges at Kuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuro's hand.
Kuro shoots in and drives through. Leatherwood sprawls well.#T3#
Kuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Leatherwood tries to sprawl out of it but Kuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leatherwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Leatherwood lands a big right hand that sends Kuro crashing to the mat! Leatherwood stays standing though and waves Kuro back to his feet!#ROC#
Kuro is rocked!
Kazekage Kuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Leatherwood throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kuro is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malachi Leatherwood!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malachi Leatherwood made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Kazekage Kuro had this to say: 'Ahhhhh crap!'.
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Event:
Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kerhley.#TD#
Leatherwood gets caught napping as Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown. Leatherwood manages to retain guard.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood trying to keep a closed guard but Kerhley is proving a slippery customer.
Leatherwood keeping full guard, as Kerhley tries to pass.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kerhley stands and throws Leatherwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kerhley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leatherwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kerhley controlling the position from side mount.
Kerhley looks up at the clock and then as Leatherwood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kerhley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kerhley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Leatherwood is looking to reverse the position.
Leatherwood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kerhley. #SUB#
Kerhley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerhley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerhley 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.
The ground and pound from Kerhley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Kerhley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kerhley tries for a kimura but Leatherwood is defending well.
Leatherwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kerhley throws an elbow but Leatherwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kerhley scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Kerhley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerhley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leatherwood struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kerhley.
Leatherwood is not content to let Kerhley control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leatherwood is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Leatherwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leatherwood moves out of range as Kerhley strikes.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leatherwood tries to bum rush Kerhley with a series of wild strikes but Kerhley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Kerhley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leatherwood is looking to stand back up but Kerhley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leatherwood. #REVB#
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Leatherwood trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kerhley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kerhley is working for a submission of some sort.
Leatherwood tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is trying to maintain the position but Kerhley is very close to passing his half guard.
Kerhley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kerhley is trying to control the action in half guard but Leatherwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerhley thows a huge punch but Leatherwood dodges it nicely.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Leatherwood is working from the bottom.
Leatherwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerhley. #SUB#
Kerhley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leatherwood is just riding it out for now. Kerhley eventually gives up the hold.
Carlton Kerhley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerhley is trying to control. Leatherwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Kerhley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leatherwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Leatherwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Kerhley pushing down on Leatherwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leatherwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leatherwood wants to improve his position but Kerhley is controlling well.
Kerhley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leatherwood is looking for a sweep. Kerhley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerhley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kerhley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerhley wants to control but Leatherwood is keeping him busy.
Kerhley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Kerhley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerhley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerhley tries to pass to full mount but Leatherwood defends it. #SUB#
Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kerhley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leatherwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kerhley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Leatherwood pushes Kerhley off and gets back to his feet.
Leatherwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerhley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerhley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leatherwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerhley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leatherwood defends well and Kerhley ends up having to push Leatherwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerhley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerhley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leatherwood tries to avoid it but Kerhley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leatherwood to the ground. Leatherwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerhley throws a lazy uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kerhley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leatherwood is fending him off so far but Kerhley persists. Nope, Leatherwood circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leatherwood! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leatherwood sprawls well. Leatherwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kerhley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerhley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerhley swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood tests Kerhley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Leatherwood gets a clinch.
Leatherwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerhley's defenses.
Kerhley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerhley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kerhley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
#T2#
Kerhley wants to take the fight to the mat but Leatherwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leatherwood throws an elbow that misses.
Leatherwood lands an elbow just above Kerhley 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Kerhley has been cut.
Leatherwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Kerhley is rocked!
Leatherwood connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Kerhley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leatherwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Kerhley takes an elbow to the temple.
Leatherwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerhley blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerhley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leatherwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leatherwood has Kerhley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kerhley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Leatherwood - that's hurt Kerhley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kerhley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kerhley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Malachi Leatherwood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malachi Leatherwood waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Doofenshmirtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick, looking for Leatherwood's leg but Leatherwood calmly moves out of range.
Leatherwood is looking to counter punch.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Leatherwood's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doofenshmirtz.
Leatherwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doofenshmirtz sprawls and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick
and Leatherwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leatherwood blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Leatherwood lands a big head kick that sends Doofenshmirtz tumbling to the mat! Leatherwood takes a step backwards and waves Doofenshmirtz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Doofenshmirtz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
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!
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook but Leatherwood avoids it easily.
Leatherwood drops Doofenshmirtz with a big left hand! Doofenshmirtz is injured, injured bad! Leatherwood jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Leatherwood!
Malachi Leatherwood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SP-ICON: Ohchooto V.S Unkown 3
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Natsi shoots for a double leg takedown but Leatherwood sprawls well. He's pushed Natsi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Natsi 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.
Natsi fails with the takedown
and Leatherwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Natsi tries to move into range but Leatherwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kuula Natsi has been cut.
Natsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Leatherwood clinches up with Natsi and pushes him back against the cage.
Natsi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leatherwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuula Natsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leatherwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Natsi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leatherwood walks away with a smile on his face. Natsi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Natsi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leatherwood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leatherwood.
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!
Leatherwood is looking to stand up but Natsi isn't so interested in that idea.
Leatherwood is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Natsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Natsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leatherwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natsi is looking to work some ground and pound but Leatherwood has wrist control.
Natsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Natsi throws a strike but Leatherwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Natsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leatherwood is one step ahead there.
Leatherwood wanted to stand there but Natsi had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Natsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leatherwood defends well.#SU2#
Leatherwood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Natsi misses with a takedown
and Leatherwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leatherwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Natsi misses with a takedown attempt
and Leatherwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Natsi doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Leatherwood counters with a nice right hand that sends Natsi toppling to the canvas! Natsi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leatherwood finish him?!#ROC2#
Natsi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Leatherwood cracks Natsi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Natsi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leatherwood finish him?
Oh Natsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Kuula Natsi's cut is getting worse.#T3##TD#
Natsi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leatherwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Natsi is in Leatherwood's guard.#ES2#
Leatherwood has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Natsi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Natsi seems to have got his legs back now.
Natsi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Leatherwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Natsi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Leatherwood.
Leatherwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Leatherwood on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leatherwood lands with a right to the head.
Leatherwood lands an uppercut.
Natsi is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Leatherwood drops Natsi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Natsi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The two fighters are battling for control here. Natsi trying to break out of Leatherwood's Thai clinch. Leatherwood unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Natsi to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Leatherwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Malachi Leatherwood!
Malachi Leatherwood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Kuula Natsi spoke after the fight, saying 'i want a rematch with that niggerloving nazi grandad. '.
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Leatherwood misses with a left hand #TD#
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leatherwood won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Leatherwood's face as Simpson controls the position. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Leatherwood is defending well.
Leatherwood wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Simpson taking a breather here.
Simpson in side control, throwing shots but Leatherwood defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leatherwood!
Simpson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Leatherwood is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Leatherwood is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson unloads with some shots from mount but Leatherwood bucks and avoids them well.
Leatherwood blocking the ground and pound.
Simpson looking to control but Leatherwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Simpson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leatherwood is now in Simpson's guard. A big mistake from Simpson there, giving up the dominant position!
Leatherwood wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position. #T2#
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leatherwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leatherwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leatherwood trying to control the position here.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Simpson is fighting to break Leatherwood's control of his arms but Leatherwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leatherwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leatherwood is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Simpson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leatherwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simpson has Leatherwood in his guard.#REVB#
Leatherwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leatherwood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Simpson has his foot on Leatherwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leatherwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Leatherwood won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leatherwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leatherwood cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Leatherwood rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leatherwood can do to turn this around?
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Leatherwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Simpson is working an open guard so Leatherwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leatherwood throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leatherwood.
Malachi Leatherwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leatherwood throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Leatherwood is keeping the position.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leatherwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Leatherwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Leatherwood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leatherwood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leatherwood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leatherwood! #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Leatherwood wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his arm.
Leatherwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Leatherwood tries to stand but Simpson is controlling his head.
Sloppy strikes there by Leatherwood.
Simpson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Leatherwood tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Leatherwood is controlling well.
Leatherwood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
Simpson trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Leatherwood misses.
Leatherwood misses with a looping left.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leatherwood throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Leatherwood is quick to defend against it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leatherwood misses with a looping left.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
As Leatherwood tries to get set, Simpson tries to push him back and clinch up but Leatherwood manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Leatherwood.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Leatherwood avoids it well and moves away.
Leatherwood throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leatherwood!
Simpson trying to control the position but Leatherwood is working away. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Leatherwood is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leatherwood is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Leatherwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Leatherwood.#CL2#
Leatherwood closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leatherwood is defending well.#TD#
Simpson pulls Leatherwood into guard.
Leatherwood tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
Leatherwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Leatherwood wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Leatherwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leatherwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Leatherwood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leatherwood wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Leatherwood is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simpson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leatherwood is looking to defend but Simpson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leatherwood! Simpson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leatherwood taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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