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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barack LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barack LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Alves's legs.
Alves is looking to clinch but LeBlanc is avoiding it.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Barack LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alves.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves breaks the clinch.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
LeBlanc wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves lands an overhand right.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Alves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves forces LeBlanc back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent LeBlanc's takedown attempt.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to LeBlanc's face.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves is stalling here.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeBlanc is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alves swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses
and Alves counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses
and Alves counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Alves coming out on top.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBlanc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses LeBlanc's front leg but catches the back leg as LeBlanc tries to avoid it.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Alves misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves clobbers LeBlanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Davi Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeBlanc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Barack LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Alves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc throws a lazy head kick
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlanc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
That's four 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.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Alves checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc fails to land the takedown.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc drives through and clinches with Alves against the cage.
The referee calls for Alves to work.
Alves works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack LeBlanc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Alves thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
Alves tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davi Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown.
LeBlanc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves lands a jab.
Alves tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
LeBlanc fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LeBlanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc jumps guard but Alves stands there with LeBlanc around his waist. LeBlanc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LeBlanc has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Nice body punch from Alves - that landed with a thud.
Alves pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBlanc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Donk. Alves catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LeBlanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Alves.
LeBlanc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
LeBlanc dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on LeBlanc's head and hops out.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves closes the distance and pushes LeBlanc back into the cage.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeBlanc.
Alves lands a shot to the body.
Alves pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc wants a takedown but no success here.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Alves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Alves.
LeBlanc has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves is looking to clinch.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves moves into range and clinches up with LeBlanc.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Alves has control.
LeBlanc letting Alves take a breather here.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBlanc is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barack LeBlanc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc scores with a leg kick.
Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Barack LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeBlanc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeBlanc is defended easily by Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Alves's leg but Alves calmly moves out of range.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that misses.
Alves avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
Alves wants to slow LeBlanc down by chopping away at his legs.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
A jab lands there for Alves.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlanc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBlanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves scores with the left hand. LeBlanc knows he should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails to land the takedown.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Alves strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
A low kick from LeBlanc misses
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeBlanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves rushes LeBlanc and presses him up against the cage.
Alves has LeBlanc pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LeBlanc has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent LeBlanc's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Barack LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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