PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
LeBlanc

188 cm
24
211 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

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World class boxer
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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 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
LeBlanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Beast lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
Beast tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on LeBlanc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beast wants to land a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
A low kick from Beast misses

and LeBlanc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBlanc thows a huge punch but Beast dodges it nicely.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as LeBlanc sits in half guard.
Beast looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a two punch combo.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beast defends it well.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast feints and then cracks LeBlanc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBlanc down.
A low kick from Beast misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beast's knee momentarily.
Beast doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the body.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast tries to work over LeBlanc's front leg with a kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Beast doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc connects with a high kick.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Beast.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beast.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Beast connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
Beast throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Jab from Beast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.

Beast darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast working aggressively here.
Beast misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.
LeBlanc gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlanc pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beast can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beast clobbers LeBlanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeBlanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beast looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Beast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBlanc at a distance.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billy Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc tries a quick counter leg kick but Beast is wise to it.
Beast throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc feints the counter takedown.
Beast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc connects with a right hand. Beast shakes it off.
Beast takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBlanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses with a left hand

and LeBlanc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beast won't be happy with that.

LeBlanc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LeBlanc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LeBlanc remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
LeBlanc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LeBlanc is staying tight to Beast's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LeBlanc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Beast has one of LeBlanc's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
LeBlanc working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
LeBlanc creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beast sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LeBlanc landing strikes.
Beast is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
LeBlanc laying and praying for a moment but Beast takes advantage and regains half guard.
LeBlanc is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beast tries to get to full guard but LeBlanc has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast lands a glancing blow to the side of LeBlanc's head.
LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast lands with a straight right. LeBlanc didn't see that one coming.
Beast avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc ducks right into an uppercut from Beast.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Beast wants to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
LeBlanc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beast's head.
LeBlanc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LeBlanc scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Beast throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beast can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Beast.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
LeBlanc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast is looking to clinch but LeBlanc is avoiding it.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LeBlanc if he has to take too many more of those.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beast with a body shot.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Beast connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It looks like Beast has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
And LeBlanc tries to counter it with a takedown but Beast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beast is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beast throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc unleashes a big counter combination but Beast bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LeBlanc scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Beast looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Beast does it's job there.
LeBlanc walks into a jab.
Beast fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast lands a body shot.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beast throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.

Beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
Beast pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by LeBlanc.
Beast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
Beast tries to work over LeBlanc's front leg with a kick but LeBlanc checks it.
LeBlanc scores with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
LeBlanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beast defends it well.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beast throws a wild body kick that LeBlanc sees coming a mile off.
LeBlanc feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beast.
LeBlanc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Beast misses
and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Claude LeBlanc just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LeBlanc throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Beast misses
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick which misses Beast's front leg but catches the back leg as Beast tries to avoid it.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast throws a chopping leg kick but LeBlanc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beast throws out a leg kick but LeBlanc moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Beast misses.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
Beast throws a head kick that half lands.
Beast fails in his attempt to clinch.
And LeBlanc tries to counter it with a takedown but Beast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LeBlanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from LeBlanc.

Beast is rocked!
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from LeBlanc.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Beast misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LeBlanc.
Beast wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc cracks Beast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
Beast 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 decent looking body kick lands there for Beast.

Beast clinches.
Beast works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LeBlanc is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
Billy Beast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LeBlanc looking to slow down the pace here.
LeBlanc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LeBlanc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beast seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LeBlanc can turn it around.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Beast.
Beast pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc lands a left hand.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
Beast just leaning against LeBlanc, taking a breather.
Beast throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast tries to stall but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeBlanc is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beast is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a body shot.
Beast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Beast.
LeBlanc leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beast is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Beast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Beast.
LeBlanc is trying to push Beast away but Beast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Beast.
Beast pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

LeBlanc is rocked!
LeBlanc pushes Beast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
LeBlanc works on Beast's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Beast misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
Beast turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beast jabs at LeBlanc's body.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc needs to keep his hands up - Beast had a free shot at his head there.
Beast digs a good hook to LeBlanc's body.
LeBlanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LeBlanc there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Beast avoids it.
That kick from LeBlanc tenderised Beast's leg. Beast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Beast misses.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast tests LeBlanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like LeBlanc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Beast.
Beast missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc digs a good hook to Beast's body.
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!
Beast throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Beast.
Beast tries to clinch up but LeBlanc circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses the jab.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Beast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LeBlanc.
Beast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
Beast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBlanc is able to avoid easily.
LeBlanc steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Beast. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Beast misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBlanc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Beast backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBlanc scrambles back to his feet.
Beast lunges at LeBlanc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBlanc's hand.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast swings away with a body shot that misses
and LeBlanc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
A quick step to the side and Beast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc moves forwards but Beast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBlanc punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.

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 Billy Beast.
I think LeBlanc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Claude LeBlanc thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Beast spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky punch, I demand a rematch'.