PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jacobs
vs
LeBlanc

185 cm
27
211 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

193 cm
37
213 lbs
42 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
The Big Kabosh

Conviction

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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. LeBlanc fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
Jacobs is really struggling to control LeBlanc but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
LeBlanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobs misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobs is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
LeBlanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobs in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Jacobs's legs.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at LeBlanc's knee but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs throws a predictable looking body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacobs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LeBlanc's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacobs slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobs in his tracks.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
LeBlanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBlanc on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobs can pounce on him.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that stops Jacobs in his tracks momentarily.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacobs looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBlanc back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
A low kick from LeBlanc is predictable there

and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jacobs won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs throws a strike but LeBlanc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs 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.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling his posture from full guard.
LeBlanc postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LeBlanc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jacobs controlling LeBlanc's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyson Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses
and LeBlanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Jacobs checks it.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy LeBlanc 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut

and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacobs stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
LeBlanc wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
LeBlanc trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of the head.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlanc doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs is looking to score with low kicks.
LeBlanc cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by LeBlanc.
A big left from Jacobs misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
LeRoy LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Jacobs misses
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All aboard the short bus! Toot-toot!'.