PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Hoist the Colours. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LeBlanc
vs
Jones

193 cm
25
216 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

186 cm
22
214 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
LeBlanc throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones trying to stall but LeBlanc improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for LeBlanc.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.

Jones decides to pull guard.
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.
LeBlanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

LeBlanc stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Jones.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones walks into a jab.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlanc walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged LeBlanc in a clinch.
LeBlanc misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jones.

It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is working LeBlanc over against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LeBlanc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A short left from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
LeBlanc works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBlanc avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and LeBlanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with a body punch
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones jabs LeBlanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeBlanc regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in LeBlanc's guard and throws a big left but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but LeBlanc blocks nicely.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a strike but LeBlanc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones is controlling LeBlanc's posture.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of LeRoy LeBlanc.

LeBlanc tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Jones.
LeBlanc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
LeRoy LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but LeBlanc saw it coming and moves away.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is keeping the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throws a strike but LeBlanc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Jones!