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Event:
WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hiccup with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Leaf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leaf.
Hiccup seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leaf cracks Hiccup with a solid left hand.
Leaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leaf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leaf passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hiccup defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leaf. #T1#
Hiccup tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Hiccup is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leaf scoring with strikes but Hiccup is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiccup takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Leaf lands a couple of good shots and Hiccup has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hiccup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Leaf is working the ground and pound. Can Hiccup escape?
Leaf is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hiccup up.
Leaf controls the action.
Leaf softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Leaf looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T3#
Leaf is landing with strikes. Hiccup can't take much more of this.
Leaf has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hiccup. #ROC2#Hiccup is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Hiccup has been cut.
Leaf cracks Hiccup with a big shot to the side of the head Hiccup is covering up - he's in big trouble! Leaf connects with another shot that knocks Hiccup out cold! Leaf stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxwell Leaf!
After winning the bout, Maxwell Leaf 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:
WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Silva throws a left that rocks Leaf and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Leaf regain composure!
#CUT#It looks like Maxwell Leaf has been cut.#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leaf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Leaf is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leaf manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but Leaf drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leaf controls the pace.
Leaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Leaf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Leaf 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.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Leaf getting side control.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Leaf's head to control him but Leaf postures up.
Leaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Leaf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Leaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leaf controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Leaf gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Leaf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leaf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leaf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leaf throwing strikes here but Sanchez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leaf controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Sanchez tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Leaf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf lands with some strikes.
Leaf with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Leaf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Leaf.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Leaf 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.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Leaf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leaf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Leaf.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Leaf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Leaf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leaf wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Leaf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Leaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been informed that Leaf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leaf is controlling the pace.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf is continuing to stall.
Maxwell Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sanchez trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leaf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leaf staying calm.#T4#
Leaf has knee on belly momentarily but Sanchez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Leaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy.
Leaf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Sanchez clinches up with Leaf and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Leaf gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Leaf wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez presses Leaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Leaf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Leaf.
Leaf tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Leaf prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Leaf's ribcage. Leaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leaf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leaf is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell Leaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Leaf blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Leaf goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leaf with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Leaf goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Pollo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leaf dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Leaf's head and hops out.
Leaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Leaf. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is looking to clinch. #T3#
Sanchez wants to clinch.#TD2#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leaf content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leaf is one step ahead there. #T4#
Sanchez is trying to keep Leaf in close.
Leaf 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Leaf the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leaf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Leaf!
Maxwell Leaf thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 39: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Leaf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Danis working a defensive guard here.
Leaf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leaf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis keeping full guard, as Leaf tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Danis working for a triangle but Leaf defends it easily.
Danis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leaf is one step ahead there.
Danis is trying to keep Leaf in close.
Leaf won't allow Danis to get back to his feet.
Danis looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Danis closes the distance and clinches up with Leaf, looking for a takedown. Danis pushes Leaf against the cage but Leaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Leaf gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Leaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leaf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leaf is looking to advance position but Danis won't allow it.
Danis tries to get to full guard but Leaf has control of the leg. #T3#
Leaf controlling the action here.
Danis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danis trying to keep a closed guard but Leaf is proving a slippery customer.
Danis wants to sweep here but Leaf controlling him for the moment.
Leaf postures up and lands a big shot to Danis's brow. #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.
Danis looking to control.
Danis being controlled here, momentarily.
Danis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Danis has his feet on Leaf's thighs here. He's pushed Leaf off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leaf screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Danis!
In his post fight interview, David Danis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Challenger - First Blood
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Bassfish is defending well but Leaf drives through and ends up in Bassfish 's guard.
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bassfish . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Leaf 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.
Leaf throws a strike but Bassfish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bassfish is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leaf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bassfish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bassfish trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Leaf wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Bassfish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leaf to the ground. Bassfish is now in Leaf's guard.
Bassfish wants to pass the guard but Leaf is keeping the position.
Leaf is looking to stand up but Bassfish isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Leaf has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bassfish has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bassfish is working for takedown but Leaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bassfish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bassfish is trying to control the position but Leaf postures up.
Bassfish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leaf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Leaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Leaf is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bassfish works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bassfish bucks up and tries to throw Leaf off but instead Leaf has got his back!#T4#
Bassfish wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leaf controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Leaf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bassfish trying to control the position but Leaf manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bassfish jabs at Leaf's body.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bassfish quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Bassfish 's head.
Bassfish is trying to maintain the position but Leaf is very close to passing his half guard.
Bassfish moves into full guard.
Bassfish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leaf controls the pace.
Leaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassfish looking to control.
Bassfish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leaf lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bassfish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leaf sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bassfish tries to clinch but Leaf moves away
and Leaf counters with a nice body shot.
Bassfish 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bassfish duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Bassfish . #TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bassfish did well to prevent Leaf getting side control.
Bassfish is trying to stand back up but Leaf is controlling him
#T2#
Leaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leaf is nestled in close to Bassfish , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leaf tries to pass to full mount but Bassfish defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bassfish wants to get back to his feet.
Leaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bassfish 's head.
Leaf is nestled in close to Bassfish , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Leaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Leaf.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bassfish misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bassfish to the mat! Bassfish manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bassfish has an active guard here but Leaf has managed to pass into half guard.
Bassfish is pressing down on Leaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bassfish throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Bassfish controls Leaf momentarily but Leaf frees himself.
Leaf 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.
Bassfish has momentary wrist control but Leaf slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bassfish working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Leaf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bassfish tries to sprawl but Leaf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leaf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bassfish wants to improve his position but Leaf is controlling well.
Leaf stops Bassfish from getting back to his feet.
Bassfish wants to improve his position but Leaf is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf content to control rather than advance.
Leaf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Leaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bassfish wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bassfish is looking to improve his position.
Leaf working Bassfish over with strikes.
Leaf thows a huge punch but Bassfish dodges it nicely.
Leaf controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maxwell Leaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bassfish is looking to get back to his feet here but Leaf is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bassfish 's back.
Leaf keeps control of the position as Bassfish tries to break free.
Bassfish just trying to survive but Leaf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bassfish is trying to get back to his feet but Leaf has full control of the position and if anything, Bassfish has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Bassfish 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Good control from Leaf.
Bassfish just trying to survive but Leaf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Leaf has the hooks in. Bassfish is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maxwell Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bassfish looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #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.
What can Bassfish do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bassfish tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Leaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leaf 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Leaf!
Maxwell Leaf thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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