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Event:
*PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Leonard can't get the takedown.
Berhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berhardt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leonard.
Berhardt lands a shot to the body.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Berhardt manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Berhardt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leonard regains guard immediately.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Berhardt advances position into side control!
Berhardt advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Berhardt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Berhardt has control of Leonard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leonard is working to get back to half guard.
Berhardt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leonard?
Leonard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt raining down shots from the mount!
Berhardt prevents Leonard from getting the reversal.
Berhardt working Leonard over with strikes here.
Berhardt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berhardt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leonard looks a forlorn figure.
Berhardt working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Leonard is in trouble!
Berhardt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leonard hang on?
Leonard tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berhardt raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Berhardt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leonard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Leonard is in trouble!
Berhardt working the ground and pound effectively.
Berhardt lands a couple of good shots and Leonard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Leonard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Berhardt!
#SUB2#
Berhardt is working for a rear naked choke. Leonard is not defending it well and Berhardt has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leonard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leonard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winslow Berhardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 11 Bailey vs McGuire
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Date as Leonard shoots in.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Date defends it nicely.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonard, pushing him back against the cage.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonard is looking for a takedown.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Leonard's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date lands an uppercut.
Leonard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Date after a bit of a struggle.
Date pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Date.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Leonard wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a right hand.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Date prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Leonard looks winded!
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
Date prevents a takedown attempt there.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Date.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Date pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Leonard is rocked!
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Leonard. Leonard tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Leonard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonard fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonard thinking. #TD2#
Leonard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Date to the mat! Date manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Date trying to control the position here.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.
Leonard is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T1#
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leonard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonard fails with the takedown
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leonard.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Leonard goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Date seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Leonard with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a left and a right that stings Leonard. #ROC#
Leonard is rocked!#T3#
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonard seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonard looks winded!
Leonard dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date misses with a hook. Leonard ducked under it nicely.
Leonard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Date defends it well.
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date stuns Leonard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Date misses.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
Leonard shoots and misses
and Date counters with a crisp right that sends Leonard to the canvas! Date follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan misses the jab.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Chan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chan tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonard.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Lirik Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.#TD2#
Leonard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Leonard has hold of Chan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leonard cranks the arm and Chan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Murphy Leonard!
Murphy Leonard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard looks for a takedown but Xavier sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonard is defended easily by Xavier.
Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xavier is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Xavier circles away and we're back to standing.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Murphy Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier misses the jab.#TD2#
Leonard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leonard trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Leonard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him. #T1#
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leonard 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.
Leonard is stalling in the full guard.
Xavier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Xavier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Leonard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xavier lands a body punch. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Leonard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leonard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xavier slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Leonard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Xavier is trying to escape the position but Leonard is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Leonard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Leonard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Leonard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Xavier looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leonard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Xavier is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leonard lets go of the hold and Xavier can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
An out of breath Murphy Leonard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.#TD2#
Peterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leonard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonard on the ground.
Leonard tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Leonard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peterson! #SUB2#
Leonard is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Leonard extends the arm and Peterson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murphy Leonard!
A relieved looking Murphy Leonard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Last Call for A Beatdown
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Leonard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pernadez on his heels. He'll look to pass Pernadez's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Leonard 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.
Pernadez can't keep his opponent in guard - Leonard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leonard trying to mount his opponent but Pernadez defends it.
Leonard controlling the action here.#SUB#
Pernadez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonard pulls his head out easily.
Leonard trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leonard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pernadez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leonard has cracked it and Pernadez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard shoots and misses #TD#
and Boucher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonard!
Boucher is working Leonard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leonard is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boucher passes to side control.
Leonard tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonard tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing that Boucher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Leonard is defending well.
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boucher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boucher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boucher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leonard manages to get back to half guard.
Boucher prevents Leonard from improving his position.
Boucher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leonard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boucher is working away from the top position though.
Boucher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boucher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boucher is taking a breather. Leonard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boucher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonard for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Boucher trying to mount his opponent but Leonard defends it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonard looking for submissions off his back.
Leonard moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet. #SUB2#
Leonard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
Boucher landing some decent shots from guard.
Boucher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leonard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Boucher doesn't defend quickly enough and Leonard has managed to lock this one up! Can Boucher escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Leonard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Leonard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Leonard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takamura controlling Leonard's posture.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Takamura pulls Leonard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leonard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takamura has control of Leonard's left arm, preventing Leonard from doing any damage.
Leonard stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.#T1#
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard.
Leonard trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Leonard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takamura, not yet.
Leonard pushing down on Takamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well. #SUB#
Leonard is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leonard is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takamura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leonard is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Leonard from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Takamura 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.#SUB#
Leonard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Leonard trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away. #SUB#
Leonard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Takamura wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leonard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonard.
Leonard wants to pass to mount but Takamura is defending the position. #T4#
Leonard prevents Takamura from improving his position.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but Takamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonard to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leonard seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonard's back!
Takamura biding his time, controlling Leonard.
Takamura gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Takamura controls the position.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard breaks Takamura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leonard is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Leonard prevents Takamura from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy Leonard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leonard takes a step back to recover.
Takamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takamura, right into the meat.
Leonard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takamura throws a leg kick but Leonard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonard. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takamura, right into the meat.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takamura scores with a leg kick.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Takamura sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takamura. That one must have hurt.#T1##TD#
Leonard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
Takamura pulls Leonard in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Takamura has his hands on Leonard's head, controlling the position.
Leonard trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Leonard pushing down on Takamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Takamura wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but Takamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonard to get the leverage.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Takamura is defending well.
Takamura is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonard from advancing position. #SUB#
Leonard seems to be looking for submissions.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Leonard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Leonard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takamura defend it? Leonard steps over the head and cranks it - Takamura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
IFC 20
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Boucher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Boucher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boucher lands a body shot.
#TD#
Leonard feints and as Boucher raises his hands in defense, Leonard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boucher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boucher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Leonard has his foot on Boucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boucher works his way back into a safe position though.
Boucher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leonard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boucher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.#T1#
Boucher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Boucher tries to pass. #SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boucher stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Boucher 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.
Leonard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boucher working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boucher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonard's head.
Boucher connects with a couple of short punches.
Boucher looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boucher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boucher has managed to get both his arms back between Leonard's legs - danger averted.
Boucher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Boucher pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.#T3#
Boucher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boucher trying to control the pace.
Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boucher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boucher's back!
Will Leonard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Boucher is in a bad position with Leonard working for a choke. Boucher manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Boucher works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Leonard is defending against the submission attempts here by Boucher.
#SUB#
Leonard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boucher is tapping! Great win for Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
TNR6
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Leonard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leonard lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Pernadez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Leonard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pernadez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pernadez keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pernadez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonard stays in close to Pernadez's body and controls the position. #T1#
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Pernadez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Leonard drops back looking for a leg! Pernadez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pernadez manages to kick Leonard off! Leonard jumps back into Pernadez's guard. #SUB#
Pernadez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leonard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pernadez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leonard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leonard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pernadez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leonard! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
FF 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samaritan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Samaritan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Leonard has managed to clinch.
Samaritan blocks an uppercut.
Samaritan 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.#TD#
Samaritan pulls guard effortlessly.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Samaritan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Samaritan has his foot on Leonard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Samaritan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samaritan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samaritan tries to get out of the position.
Samaritan keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Samaritan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Samaritan is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
Leonard advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Leonard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samaritan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samaritan is not content to let Leonard control the position. #SUB2#
Leonard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Samaritan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leonard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Samaritan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leonard lets go of the hold and Samaritan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
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Event:
Fight Nights 6: Sodoma
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Embalmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Embalmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Embalmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard is trying to escape the position but Embalmer is controlling the position. #T1#
Leonard is trying to control Embalmer's posture but Embalmer avoids it.
Leonard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonard trying to remain calm as Embalmer controls from the top position.
Leonard struggling a bit here.
Leonard is looking for a sweep.
Leonard struggling a bit here.
Leonard is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Embalmer dives in and scores a takedown into Leonard's guard.
Embalmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Leonard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Embalmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Embalmer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leonard is trying to hold Embalmer in close to prevent damage but Embalmer has managed to pass into half guard.
Embalmer moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Embalmer just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Embalmer 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonard is trying to control Embalmer's posture but Embalmer avoids it.
Leonard manages to get back to half guard.
Embalmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Embalmer preventing the sweep.
Embalmer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Embalmer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Embalmer drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Embalmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Embalmer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leonard is trying to defend but Embalmer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leonard pushes Embalmer off looking to stand but Embalmer dives back in and keeps control.
Embalmer slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.#T1#
Leonard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Embalmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Embalmer content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Embalmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Embalmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Embalmer prevents Leonard from getting back to his feet.
Leonard controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself.
Embalmer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Embalmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Embalmer isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Embalmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Embalmer stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonard wants to clinch#TD2#
and Embalmer counters with a single leg into guard. Leonard didn't expect that.
Leonard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Embalmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Embalmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Leonard won't allow Embalmer to sweep him here.
Embalmer keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Embalmer is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Embalmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl out of it but Embalmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Embalmer dives in and grabs Leonard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes down on Embalmer's head and hops out.#TD2#
Embalmer scores with a takedown into Leonard's guard.
Egyptian Embalmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Embalmer content to stall in guard here.
Leonard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonard looking to control.
#T1#
Embalmer is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leonard looking to control but Embalmer passes into half guard.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leonard trying to control here.
Embalmer winds up and cracks Leonard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Embalmer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Embalmer is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Embalmer tries for a takedown but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.#TD#
Leonard drives through with a takedown into Embalmer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leonard preventing the sweep.
Leonard trying to control but Embalmer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Embalmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leonard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leonard is keen to just control but Embalmer is a slippery customer.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Embalmer is defending well.
Embalmer is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonard from advancing position. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Embalmer gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonard trying to control here.
Egyptian Embalmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Embalmer trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Embalmer is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Egyptian Embalmer.
I've got Embalmer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egyptian Embalmer!
Egyptian Embalmer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Transform Supplements , into his post fight interview.
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