PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Golobew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBlanc
vs
Golobew

175 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sascha Golobew!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up but Golobew circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Golobew gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Golobew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeBlanc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Golobew swings around for an armbar but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Golobew's guard.
Golobew seems keen to control LeBlanc's posture.
LeBlanc trying to control but Golobew is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Golobew is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golobew is on top in guard.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Golobew is having none of it.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Golobew isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two 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.
Golobew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Golobew slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Golobew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golobew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Golobew passes LeBlanc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Golobew stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.

Golobew seems to be working for a kimura but LeBlanc defends the submission attempt.
Golobew looks gassed!
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.

LeBlanc is defending against the submission attempts here by Golobew.
Golobew trying to mount his opponent but LeBlanc defends it.

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 is looking to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Golobew with a series of wild strikes but Golobew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golobew blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Golobew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Golobew dominated that round.
That's time! LeBlanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Golobew avoids it well.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golobew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golobew circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Golobew uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Golobew moves out of range.
Golobew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc swinging wilding here.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Golobew moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBlanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golobew sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Golobew.
Golobew in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Golobew politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Golobew prefers to stall for the moment though.
Golobew trying to control the position but LeBlanc is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Golobew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeBlanc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Golobew controls the position.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Golobew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Golobew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Golobew is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golobew's head backwards.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Golobew.
Golobew avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.

Golobew feints and as LeBlanc raises his hands in defense, Golobew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Golobew dives into side control.

Golobew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Golobew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Golobew is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlanc is defending well.
LeBlanc is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Golobew is controlling him well.
Golobew misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Golobew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBlanc has escaped the position, nice work there.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Golobew has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.

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 tries to clinch up but Golobew circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Golobew ducks under and follows up with a left that Golobew also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc works over Golobew's head and body with a nice combination.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Golobew keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBlanc jabs Golobew right on the nose. Golobew blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Golobew avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Golobew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Golobew misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golobew.
LeBlanc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golobew is able to avoid easily.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Golobew with a series of wild strikes but Golobew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Golobew avoids it well.
Golobew moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Golobew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Golobew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golobew.
LeBlanc stalks Golobew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Golobew's face. Golobew staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Golobew moves out of range.
Golobew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.

Golobew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golobew slips a nice elbow through LeBlanc's hands, connecting with LeBlanc's forehead.

Golobew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeBlanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Golobew.
LeBlanc is looking to escape.
LeBlanc trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Golobew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Golobew wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlanc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlanc tries to kick Golobew off but Golobew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Golobew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Golobew is looking for a kimura but LeBlanc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Golobew to get the leverage.
LeBlanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

LeBlanc pushes Golobew off and gets back to his feet.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Golobew avoids it well.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Golobew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc swinging wilding here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Golobew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc is refusing to be controlled, as Golobew sits in half guard.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.
Golobew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Golobew wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlanc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyle LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sascha Golobew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Golobew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golobew 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Golobew!