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Event:
Sin City 12
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leite seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Leite's front leg but catches the back leg as Leite tries to avoid it.
Diaz leaves Leite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Leite takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
A lazy body kick from Diaz #TD#
and Leite counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Leite is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz tries to buck Leite off but Leite is having none of it.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Leite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leite is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Leite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leite advances to full mount.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Leite is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leite stalling.
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Leite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Leite.
#SUB#
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leite slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leite pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.#SUB#
Leite is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leite to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Leite trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leite is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leite is aware though and is defending well.
Leite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leite pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Diaz is not content to let Leite control the position.#SUB#
Leite seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leite is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leite. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Leite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leite is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Leite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leite wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB#
Leite looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Leite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Leite is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonardo Leite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Leite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Leite has taken his back.
#SUB#
Leite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Leite is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Leite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Leite trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leite working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Leite has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up. #SUB#
Leite working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
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.#SU2#
Diaz stands up and waves to Leite to follow him.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leite's calf.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Leite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Leite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Leite shrugs it off though.
Leite shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leite fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz stuns Leite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leite is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leonardo Leite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leite backwards.
Diaz pushes Leite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Leite is rocked!
Diaz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Leite to his knees! Diaz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Leite. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
Leite shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leite momentarily.
Leite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
Leite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leite or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Leite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leite.
Grigorian catches Leite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leite darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Leite into the cage.
Grigorian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grigorian connects with the punch.
Leite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leite is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD2#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Leite tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Leite back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Leite is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Oh Leite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigorian pushes Leite away with a front kick.
Leite shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Leite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian feints a jab and as Leite dips his head, Grigorian unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Leite right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Leite falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Grigorian smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Adam Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Sane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leite under the eye.
Leite shoots in looking for a takedown but Sane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sane tries to counter by clinching up but Leite breaks away and moves out of range.
Leite shoots in looking for a takedown but Sane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sane is looking to counter punch.
Justin Sane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Leite.
Leite with a poor takedown
and Sane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Leite throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sane was covering up waiting for the punch and Leite finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Sane is retaining full guard.
Sane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leite on the ground.
Sane being controlled here, momentarily.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Leite from controlling successfully.
Leite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sane is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Leite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leite trying to control the action but Sane is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leite tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leite trying to control the position but Sane is working away. #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.#SUB2#
Leite tries for a kimura but Sane is defending well.
Leite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sane keeps working.
Leite just content to control the position.
Sane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leite wants to control but Sane is keeping him busy.
Sane prevents Leite from improving position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leite working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Leite is looking to take a break and control but Sane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Leite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leite trying to control the action but Sane is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leite has hold of Sane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leite cranks the arm and Sane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonardo Leite!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Leite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fitzgerald counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leite up against the cage.
Leite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leite tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald holds him up against the cage and eventually Leite drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Leite's head.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.
Leite is trying to stall.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Leite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leite tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Leite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Leite fails to pull guard.
Leite being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Leite takes a shot to the head.
Leite jumps guard but Fitzgerald stands there with Leite around his waist. Leite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Leite is breathing heavily.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald. #ROC2#
Leite is rocked!#T2#
Fitzgerald pushes Leite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Leite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzgerald presses Leite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leite backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald pushes Leite against the cage. Fitzgerald is working some dirty boxing. Fitzgerald pushes off with a quick right hook! Leite goes down! Leite tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fitzgerald moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Fitzgerald made sure he mentioned Leviathan Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Leite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Leite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venables's waist but Venables gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leite off to one side.
Venables fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leite just manages to avoid it.
Leite shoots for a double leg takedown but Venables sprawls well. He's pushed Leite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Leite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venables leaves Leite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph Venables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Leite.
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Venables lands a leg kick that knocks Leite off balance momentarily.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Venables sprawls well.
Venables appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables feints and then cracks Leite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leite down.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables thumps Leite with a low kick.
Venables throws a head kick that misses.
Leite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leite walks into a jab.#T1#
Venables lands with an uppercut that bounces Leite off the cage and back into range.
Leite misses with a takedown attempt - Venables sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venables is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Leite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Venables moves into full guard.
Venables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leite looking to pass the guard.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #T2#
Venables seems keen to control Leite's posture.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom.
Leite is fighting to break Venables's control of his arms but Venables is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Leite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Venables on his heels. He'll look to pass Venables's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venables lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Venables working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venables with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leite keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Leite trying to keep a closed guard but Venables is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Leite looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Venables is defending well. Leite quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Venables has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leite celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Leite!
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inder.
#TD2#
Leite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leite lands in his opponent's guard.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Inder is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inder wants to get back to his feet but Leite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Inder wants to get back to his feet but Leite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Inder is retaining full guard. #T1#
Inder wants to get back to his feet but Leite is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inder misses the jab.#TD2#
Leite fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inder to the ground. Leite is now in Inder's guard.
Leite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Leite has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Inder is retaining full guard.
Leite forces his way into half guard.
Inder is trying to stand up here but Leite is controlling him well.
Leite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Inder wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Leite is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Inder tries to kick Leite off but Leite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leite is keen to just control but Inder is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inder sees it coming and defends easily.
Leite wants to free his trapped foot but Inder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Inder wants to get back to his feet.
Leite controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Leite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inder sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Leite is looking for a kimura here.
Inder is trying to stand up here but Leite is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Leite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Inder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Leite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inder is trying to stand back up but Leite is controlling him
#SUB2#
Leite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leite is trying to control. Inder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Inder is trying to stand back up but Leite is controlling him
My spies in KING OF PAIN inform me that Leite has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leite tries to pass to full mount but Inder defends it.
Inder tries to kick Leite off but Leite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Leite is looking for a kimura but Inder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leite to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inder pushes Leite off looking to stand but Leite dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Leite is looking for a kimura but Inder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leite to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Leite 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.
Leite is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Inder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leite to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Inder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Inder lands with a light punch inside.
Inder misses with a punch on the inside.
Leite prevents a body shot from Inder.
Leite jumps guard but Inder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leite jumps guard but Inder stands there with Leite around his waist. Leite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leite jumps guard but Inder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jessi Inder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Leite.#TD2#
Leite manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Inder sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Leite doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Inder paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Leite - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Leite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite shoots in and drives through. Pao sprawls well.
Pao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leite blocks it well.#TD#
Leite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pao's half guard.
Pao moves into full guard.
Leite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pao working for submissions but it's allowed Leite to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Leite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leite passes to side control. #T1#
Pao is trying to improve his position.
Leite has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pao!#SUB#
Leite swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pao is now in Leite's guard. A big mistake from Leite there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Leite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pao wants to control from the top but Leite keeps moving.
Pao postures up in Leite's guard and throws a big left but Leite blocks it. #SUB#
Leite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leite looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB2#
Pao drops back looking for a leg! Leite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leite manages to kick Pao off! Pao jumps back into Leite's guard.
Pao pushes down on Leite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pao pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pao wants to work for an arm triangle but Leite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pao throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Leite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pao has managed to get both his arms back between Leite's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Leite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pao defends it easily.
Pao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pao wants to control from the top but Leite keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pao drops back looking for a leg! Leite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leite manages to kick Pao off! Pao jumps back into Leite's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Leite working for a triangle but Pao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Leite looking for a guillotine here but Pao defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Leite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pao defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Leite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pao enables Leite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pao can do to turn this around?
Leite trying to control the position from guard on top but Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pao has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leite doesn't defend quickly enough and Pao has managed to lock this one up! Can Leite escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pao on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igor Pao!
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Event:
HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Ljus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leite.#TD#
Leite drives through with a takedown into Ljus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Ljus is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leite's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leite 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.
Ljus keeping full guard, as Leite tries to pass.
Leite trying to control but Ljus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite prevents Ljus from getting back to his feet.
Leite tries to free his leg and advance position but Ljus is retaining full guard.
Leite controlling from the top position.
Leite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Ljus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leite.
Ljus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ljus lands with a hook. Leite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ljus looks to score with a jab to the body but Leite is just out of range.
Arnar Ljus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ljus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ljus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leite.
Leite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ljus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leite shoots in but Ljus avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
A combination from Ljus does no damage.
Ljus jabs Leite to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ljus lands a jab to Leite's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljus scores with a body shot.
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Leite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ljus tries to avoid it but Leite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ljus to the ground. Ljus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Ljus.
Ljus scores with a nice strike.
Leite has his takedown stuffed
and Ljus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ljus sizes up Leite with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Leite is rocked!
Leite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ljus swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Ljus misses.
Oh Leite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leite shoots and misses
and Ljus counters with a left right combination that sends Leite crashing to the mat - Ljus wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Leite out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnar Ljus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Arnar Ljus thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Leite gets a takedown into half guard.
Leite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Leite.
Leite wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Leite in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Leite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Leite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leite is defended easily by Haffiemeister.
Haffiemeister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haffiemeister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leite.
Leite closes the distance and clinches up with Haffiemeister, looking for a takedown. Leite pushes Haffiemeister against the cage but Haffiemeister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haffiemeister tries to clinch up.#TD#
Leite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haffiemeister's half guard.
Leite moves into full mount! Haffiemeister won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Leite is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haffiemeister can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leite controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leite is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haffiemeister can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Haffiemeister has left one of his arms exposed and Leite doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Haffiemeister screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Leite!
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