Chad Leonhardt

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Chad Leonhardt
BornChad Alan Leonhardt [1]
(1980-02-19) February 19, 1980 (age 42)
United States
Other namesThe Boss
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st)
Division Welterweight (170 lb)
Fighting out of Sterling, Oklahoma, United States
TeamGladiators Academy
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout7
By submission0
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chad Leonhardt (born February 19, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who fought for Strikeforce and Bellator Fighting Championships. [2]

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MMA career

Bellator Fighting Championships

Leonhardt made his debut on May 9, 2009 at Bellator 9 against Dan Keenan. He won via KO in the first round. [3] [4]

Leonhardt faced Kelly Leo on March 12, 2011 at Bellator 36. He won by corner stoppage at the end of the second round. [5]

Strikeforce

Leonhardt made his debut on August 12, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte against Mike Bronzoulis. He lost via TKO in the third round. [6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches9 wins4 losses
By knockout71
By submission03
By decision20
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–4Matt FosterSubmissionHorsepower Promotions - Fists of Fury 2June 1, 201311:52 Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Loss9–3 Mike Bronzoulis TKO (leg kick and punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte August 12, 201131:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–2Kelly LeoTKO (corner stoppage) Bellator 36 March 12, 201125:00Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win8–2Bill AlbrechtTKO (punches)RAD - Rumble at DiamondjacksNovember 13, 201010:11Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win7–2Stephen AdkissonKO (punch)Superbrawl 6 - Rampage at The RiverfrontApril 10, 201010:45Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Loss6–2Joey GorczynskiSubmission (guillotine choke)FCF - Freestyle Cage Fighting 38January 16, 201012:27 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win6–1Corey HolderTKO (punches)CK - Breaking PointOctober 9, 200911:43Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win5–1Victor RackliffDecision (unanimous)Cage Kings - Victory at the RiverdomeJuly 17, 200935:00Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win4–1Dan KeenanKO (knee) Bellator 9 May 29, 200913:03 Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Win3–1Chris CichyTKO (punches)RR - Ring RulersMay 9, 200911:18 Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Win2–1Cale GradyTKO (punches)Cage Kings - Total DominationMarch 20, 200922:20Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win1–1Jewel ScottDecision (unanimous)Ring Rulers - Super BrawlJanuary 10, 200935:00 Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Loss0–1Tony HunterSubmission (rear-naked choke)CK - Destruction at the DomeOctober 10, 200810:56 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

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References

  1. Chad Leonhardt's profile Tapology.com
  2. "Chad Leonhardt (10-3-0) Official Mixed Martial Arts Record". www.mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-31.
  3. Bellator's middleweight finals set after results of week 9 event MMAJunkie.com (May 30, 2009)
  4. Knockout of the Day: Chad Leonhardt vs. Dan Keenan @ Bellator IX Cagepotato.com
  5. Bellator 36 results & live play-by-play Sherdog (March 12, 2011)
  6. Strikeforce Challengers 18 results & play-by-play Sherdog (August 12, 2011)