PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vovchanchyn (ranked 4937 p4p, 4945 weight class) and Mickey LeBlanc (ranked 550 p4p, 554 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vovchanchyn
vs
LeBlanc

196 cm
25
277
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vovchanchyn's waist but Vovchanchyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeBlanc off to one side.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeBlanc is defended easily by Vovchanchyn.
LeBlanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Vovchanchyn with that takedown attempt.

Vovchanchyn takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.

Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vovchanchyn throws a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
LeBlanc keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand and escape but instead LeBlanc has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but LeBlanc controlling him for the moment.
LeBlanc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, preventing LeBlanc from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc 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.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.

Vovchanchyn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LeBlanc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but LeBlanc postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LeBlanc off and has taken his back!

LeBlanc preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vovchanchyn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy LeBlanc right now.
Vovchanchyn missing with punches from the back.

Vovchanchyn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet but Vovchanchyn has full control of the position and if anything, LeBlanc has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vovchanchyn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vovchanchyn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeBlanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn jumps guard but LeBlanc stands there with Vovchanchyn around his waist. Vovchanchyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

LeBlanc jumps guard and drags Vovchanchyn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBlanc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn stands and throws LeBlanc's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping him busy.
LeBlanc gets back to half guard.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but LeBlanc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeBlanc tries to kick Vovchanchyn off but Vovchanchyn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vovchanchyn stalling away here and it's allowed LeBlanc to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vovchanchyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

LeBlanc throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LeBlanc is in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBlanc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, preventing LeBlanc from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vovchanchyn looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
LeBlanc content to stall in guard here.
Mickey LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Vovchanchyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard but LeBlanc passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fedor Vovchanchyn.
I think Vovchanchyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 19:19

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fedor Vovchanchyn!