PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chun Rhialto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chun Rhialto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

LeBlanc
vs
Rhialto

178 cm
24
189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chun Rhialto!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from LeBlanc finds it's target.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhialto's hands.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LeBlanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhialto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rhialto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhialto shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rhialto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeBlanc sprawls well initially but Rhialto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhialto tries to pass to full mount but LeBlanc defends it.

Rhialto is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.
Rhialto tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeBlanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto is stalling here. LeBlanc is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhialto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LeBlanc has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LeBlanc tries to stand but Rhialto is controlling his head.
Rhialto is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhialto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhialto is looking for a sweep. LeBlanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhialto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhialto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhialto wants to sweep but no luck.

Rhialto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlanc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Rhialto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rhialto throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeBlanc uses it to pass to side control.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Rhialto has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets to mount! Rhialto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rhialto working to try and regain half guard.
Rhialto gets back to half guard.
Rhialto gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhialto looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhialto, not yet.
Rhialto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LeBlanc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rhialto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeBlanc is working away from the top position though.
Rhialto is trying to get back to full guard.

Rhialto looking for submissions off his back.
Rhialto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBlanc!

It looks like Chun Rhialto has been cut.

Rhialto shoots in and bounces LeBlanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rhialto advances to half guard.

Rhialto seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead LeBlanc has recovered full guard.
Rhialto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
Rhialto won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Rhialto passes LeBlanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhialto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhialto trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Rhialto trying to pass the guard but LeBlanc defending well.

Rhialto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Rhialto eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhialto sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Rhialto 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 Rhialto.
Rhialto is trying to control. LeBlanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhialto is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhialto stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhialto on the ground.

Rhialto is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.

Rhialto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Rhialto 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 Rhialto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rhialto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Rhialto eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chun Rhialto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chun Rhialto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhialto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.

Rhialto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhialto trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rhialto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LeBlanc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhialto, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rhialto is looking for a triangle here but LeBlanc uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rhialto is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBlanc working away.

LeBlanc stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rhialto misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhialto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
Rhialto blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Rhialto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhialto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Rhialto is rocked!
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Rhialto is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Rhialto seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Rhialto shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chun Rhialto.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyle LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That has opened up Chun Rhialto's cut even more.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Rhialto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LeBlanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhialto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhialto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeBlanc as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhialto.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhialto closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlanc circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhialto dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Rhialto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBlanc's waist but LeBlanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhialto off to one side.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhialto. Rhialto gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Rhialto walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a series of strikes that have Rhialto backpedaling.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhialto backs up against the cage.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhialto circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc leaves Rhialto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Rhialto avoids it well.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhialto backs up against the cage.
Rhialto dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Rhialto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhialto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Rhialto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LeBlanc!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBlanc 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chun Rhialto!