PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vallee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Vallee
vs
LeBlanc

186 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Vallee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vallee closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlanc, looking for a takedown. Vallee pushes LeBlanc against the cage but LeBlanc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Vallee ducks under and follows up with a left that Vallee also avoids with ease.

Vallee gets a takedown into half guard.

Vallee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vallee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.

Vallee is working for a submission of some sort.

Vallee is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vallee is working for a submission of some sort.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.

Vallee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Vallee 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.
Vallee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Vallee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.

Vallee 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Vallee seems to be working for a kimura but LeBlanc defends the submission attempt.

Vallee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vallee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Vallee seems to be looking for submissions.
Vallee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.

Vallee 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.

Vallee 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Vallee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vallee circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Vallee ducks under and follows up with a left that Vallee also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Vallee closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlanc circles away.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Vallee with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vallee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vallee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vallee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Vallee has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vallee.
Vallee shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
Patrick Vallee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Vallee avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc lands with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Vallee shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vallee.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vallee fails with a takedown attempt.
Vallee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Vallee backs away looking to recover.
Vallee walks into a left hand.
Vallee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Vallee is rocked!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Vallee avoids nicely.
Oh Vallee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vallee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc avoids it really well and circles away.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vallee tries for a takedown but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Nice takedown defense from LeBlanc. No joy for Vallee on that attempt.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Vallee avoids it well.
Vallee seems to have got his legs back now.
Vallee shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vallee is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeBlanc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Vallee shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Vallee with that takedown attempt.
Vallee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Vallee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc cracks Vallee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vallee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Vallee avoids it well.
Vallee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vallee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
Vallee slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vallee looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Vallee avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vallee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Vallee with a series of wild strikes but Vallee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Vallee. Vallee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Vallee looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.

Vallee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vallee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vallee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeBlanc is surviving well by controlling Vallee's body position as best he can.
Vallee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vallee looking to secure an arm triangle but LeBlanc defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallee working the ground and pound effectively.

Vallee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, LeBlanc has worked his arm free - good work by LeBlanc!

Vallee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeBlanc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vallee is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlanc is defending well.
The ground and pound from Vallee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Vallee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, LeBlanc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vallee's guard! Nice work there by LeBlanc!
LeBlanc wants to stand but Vallee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vallee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeBlanc passes into half guard.

Vallee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vallee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vallee looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and LeBlanc pushes past his half guard into mount!

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 Patrick Vallee.
I think Vallee 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Vallee!