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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
LeBlanc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeBlanc walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee slips a jab from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Lee strikes.
LeBlanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
Lee throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee digs a good hook to LeBlanc's body.
LeBlanc thumps Lee with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
LeBlanc tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBlanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
Lee throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
LeBlanc with a jab.
LeBlanc lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
LeBlanc scores with a hook.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
LeBlanc thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
Lee throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlanc cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
Lee tests LeBlanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee gets tackled into the cage by LeBlanc. LeBlanc maintains the clinch.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores a nice knee to the body.
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc clinches up against the cage.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but LeBlanc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LeBlanc thumps Lee with a low kick.
LeRoy LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeBlanc is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
LeBlanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeBlanc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeBlanc's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBlanc is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom.
Lee wants to control but LeBlanc passes easily into half guard.
LeBlanc tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
LeBlanc prevents Lee from improving his position.
Still in half guard, LeBlanc seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is positioning himself well to prevent LeBlanc advancing to mount.
We're going to have a standup here because LeRoy LeBlanc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LeBlanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeBlanc pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, LeBlanc seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because LeRoy LeBlanc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
LeBlanc throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Lee strikes.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch but LeBlanc is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeBlanc motions for Lee to come forward. LeBlanc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
Lee misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the body.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc blocks a jab.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body kick.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LeBlanc is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and LeBlanc only half commits.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is looking to slow LeBlanc down with leg kicks.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LeBlanc connects with a high kick.
LeBlanc jabs at Lee's body.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc had his way with Hitmon Lee in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
LeBlanc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Lee.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick.
Lee connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeBlanc counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lee misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBlanc.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Lee avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Lee throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeBlanc's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from LeBlanc misses
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a head kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee lands a high kick!
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
LeBlanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeRoy LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Hitmon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from LeBlanc tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a jab when LeBlanc was well out of range.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc takes one to the chin there.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee misses with a hook.
LeBlanc moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBlanc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc retains his light heavyweight title!
LeRoy LeBlanc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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