PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Tarcman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. LeRoy LeBlanc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tarcman
vs
LeBlanc

192 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Berserker Nutrition
Berserker Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Tarcman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarcman shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense.

Tarcman gets a clinch.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Tarcman is controlling the position.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarcman has double underhooks.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Tarcman has control.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tarcman has him pressed against the cage.

Tarcman wants the takedown. LeBlanc is fighting it off but Tarcman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LeBlanc's guard against the cage.
Tarcman trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarcman trying to stand up but can't free himself from LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
Tarcman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Tarcman is controlling the position.
Tarcman trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarcman preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Tarcman is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Tarcman has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Tarcman has control.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarcman trying to land knees to the body.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Tarcman is controlling the position.
Tarcman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Tarcman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarcman manages to end up in side control.
LeBlanc bucks up and tries to throw Tarcman off but instead Tarcman has got his back!
LeBlanc prevents Tarcman from getting a body triangle.
Tarcman keeps control of the position as LeBlanc tries to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Tarcman manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can LeBlanc do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tarcman is breathing heavily.

LeBlanc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tarcman's arms.
LeBlanc trying to control the hands but Tarcman won't let him.
LeBlanc has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tarcman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc just trying to survive but Tarcman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tarcman keeps control of the position as LeBlanc tries to break free.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet but Tarcman has full control of the position and if anything, LeBlanc has just worked his way into a worse spot.
LeBlanc wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tarcman controlling from the back.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarcman missing with strikes.
Tarcman is not going to allow LeBlanc to sit and survive in this position.

LeBlanc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tarcman's arms.
LeBlanc looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
LeBlanc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Tarcman gets his hands free as LeBlanc looks to control.
LeBlanc holding both Tarcman 's hands and preventing any damage.
LeBlanc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarcman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarcman keeps control of the position easily here as LeBlanc tries to buck him off.
Tarcman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can LeBlanc do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Tarcman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarcman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tarcman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tarcman forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarcman tries to pass to full mount but LeBlanc defends it.
LeBlanc pushes Tarcman off looking to stand but Tarcman dives back in and keeps control.
Tarcman controlling the pace.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc is trying to stand.

Tarcman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tarcman moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
Tarcman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Tarcman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarcman moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
Tarcman shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Tarcman avoids nicely.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Tarcman with a series of wild strikes but Tarcman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc Rushes Tarcman and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tarcman is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. LeBlanc Piles on the pressure and Tarcman crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!