Amber Leibrock

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Amber Leibrock
Born (1988-02-08) February 8, 1988 (age 36)
Hayward, California, U.S.
Other namesTouch 'em Up
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout4
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Amber Leibrock (born February 8, 1988) is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. She previously competed in Bellator MMA and Professional Fighters League. (PFL) [1] [2]

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Mixed Martial Arts career

Leibrock gained entry into Invicta FC by defeating Paola Ramirez at Tuff-N-Uff: Xtreme Couture vs Syndicate MMA amateur tournament to win a pro contract with the organization. [3] [4]

Invicta FC

Leibrock began her pro debut by viciously knocking out highly touted Marina Shafir. [5] [6] Leibrock's next opponent was Megan Anderson who she lost to at Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova, [7] [8] before bouncing back with a win against Amy Coleman at Invicta FC 19: Maia vs. Modafferi.

Bellator MMA

Leibrock made her promotional debut against Janay Harding at Bellator 199 on May 12, 2018. She won the bout via unanimous decision. [9]

Leibrock faced Arlene Blencowe on September 29, 2018, at Bellator at Bellator 206. [10] She lost the fight via technical knockout in the third round. [11]

Leibrock faced Amanda Bell on February 15, 2019, at Bellator 215, losing via TKO stoppage in the first round.

Leibrock faced Jessica Borga on September 7, 2019, at Bellator 226, losing via first round armbar submission. [12]

Professional Fighters League

After winning all three of her bouts after her Bellator release, culminating will a first round rear-naked choke at Invicta FC 48, [13] Leibrock signed with PFL, starting off the 2023 season against Martina Jindrová on April 7, 2023, at PFL 2. [14] Leibrock won the fight via knockout in the first round after landing a head kick and finishing Martina with ground and pound. [15]

Leibrock faced Larissa Pacheco on June 16, 2023, at PFL 5. [16] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [17]

In the semi-finals, Leibrock faced Marina Mokhnatkina on August 18, 2023, at PFL 8. [18] She lost the fight via an armbar submission in the first round. [19]

Personal life

On September 16, 2023, Leibrock announced on her Instagram post that she had converted to Islam. [20] [21] [22] She reportedly was contemplating at converting to the faith, after her fight with Larissa Pacheco. According to a report, Leibrock took her Shahada (declaration of faith) at Muslim Community Center, East Bay, California, United States. [23] [24]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches7 wins6 losses
By knockout54
By submission12
By decision10
No contests0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–6 Marina Mokhnatkina Submission (armbar) PFL 8 (2023) August 18, 202311:45 New York City, New York, United States 2023 PFL Women's Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Loss7–5 Larissa Pacheco TKO (punches) PFL 5 (2023) June 16, 202310:45 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win7–4Martina JindrováKO (head kick and punches) PFL 2 (2023) April 7, 202312:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–4Morgan FrierSubmission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 48: Tennant vs. Rubin July 20, 202213:09 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win5–4Devon HolmesTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Underground IIIDecember 4, 202110:20 Valley Center, California, United StatesWon the GC Featherweight Championship.
Win4–4Meagan MarieTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Best in the WestMarch 7, 202010:35 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss3–4Jessica BorgaSubmission (armbar) Bellator 226 September 7, 201914:45 San Jose, California, United States
Loss3–3 Amanda Bell TKO (punches) Bellator 215 February 15, 201913:52 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss3–2 Arlene Blencowe TKO (slam and punches) Bellator 206 September 29, 201831:23 San Jose, California, United States
Win3–1 Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) Bellator 199 May 12, 201835:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win2–1Amy ColemanTKO (knees and punches) Invicta FC 19: Maia vs. Modafferi September 23, 201613:15 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss1–1 Megan Anderson TKO (knees and punches) Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova January 16, 201632:33 Costa Mesa, California, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win1–0 Marina Shafir TKO (punches) Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van Duin July 9, 201510:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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