PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr DontTouchMe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr DontTouchMe enters the cage!

Leblanc
vs
DontTouchMe

176 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudolf Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr DontTouchMe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DontTouchMe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leblanc sprawls well. Leblanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DontTouchMe gets slowly back to his feet.
DontTouchMe fails with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Leblanc shoots in and gets a takedown into DontTouchMe's guard.
DontTouchMe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DontTouchMe has momentary wrist control but Leblanc slips an elbow through the middle.
DontTouchMe trying to control the position.

DontTouchMe wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DontTouchMe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leblanc but Leblanc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rudolf Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr DontTouchMe.
DontTouchMe throws a body shot but no joy.
DontTouchMe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

DontTouchMe rushes Leblanc and presses him up against the cage.
DontTouchMe can't get the takedown.
DontTouchMe keeps control of Leblanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DontTouchMe is trying to pull guard but Leblanc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblanc avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DontTouchMe fails with the takedown
and Leblanc counters with a series of strikes. DontTouchMe will be more careful next time no doubt.
DontTouchMe darts in looking for a takedown but Leblanc gets double underhooks and turns DontTouchMe into the cage.
Leblanc dives in and grabs DontTouchMe's left leg, looking for a takedown. DontTouchMe pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.

DontTouchMe pushes Leblanc up against the cage in a clinch.
DontTouchMe fails to pull guard.
Leblanc is trying to force a seperation but DontTouchMe has the dominant position.

Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

DontTouchMe closes the distance and pushes Leblanc back into the cage.
Leblanc wants to get back to striking at distance but DontTouchMe won't allow it.
DontTouchMe is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DontTouchMe is trying to pull guard but Leblanc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leblanc tries to circle away but DontTouchMe has him pinned against the cage.

DontTouchMe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DontTouchMe throws a series of punches but Leblanc moves out of range.
DontTouchMe tries for a takedown but Leblanc circles away easily
and Leblanc counters with a nice body shot.
DontTouchMe looks winded!
DontTouchMe moves out of range of the leg kick from Leblanc.
Leblanc throws a leg kick but DontTouchMe sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Leblanc clinches with his opponent.
Leblanc is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is trying to break the clinch but DontTouchMe is controlling him.
Leblanc working hard to break the clinch.
DontTouchMe keeps control of Leblanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leblanc has DontTouchMe pressed against the cage, preventing DontTouchMe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Leblanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DontTouchMe has his takedown stuffed
and Leblanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from DontTouchMe misses.
DontTouchMe has a takedown stuffed.
Leblanc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Leblanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Leblanc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Leblanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leblanc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Leblanc is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
DontTouchMe wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DontTouchMe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DontTouchMe can do to turn this around?
Leblanc thows a huge punch but DontTouchMe dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DontTouchMe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leblanc.
Leblanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DontTouchMe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leblanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblanc trying to control but DontTouchMe is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leblanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but DontTouchMe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leblanc somewhat.

DontTouchMe rushes Leblanc and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DontTouchMe.
DontTouchMe jumps guard but Leblanc stands there with DontTouchMe around his waist. DontTouchMe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

DontTouchMe manages to break the clinch.
Leblanc misses with a jab to the body

and DontTouchMe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Leblanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DontTouchMe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leblanc.

DontTouchMe gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc prevents the takedown attempt.

Leblanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DontTouchMe throws a hook but Leblanc avoids it easily.
Leblanc dives in and grabs DontTouchMe's left leg, looking for a takedown. DontTouchMe pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from DontTouchMe.

DontTouchMe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leblanc throws a big elbow that misses.
Leblanc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblanc preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DontTouchMe trying to strike off his back.
Leblanc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leblanc trying to control but DontTouchMe is working from the bottom.

DontTouchMe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leblanc is aware though and is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DontTouchMe is breathing heavily.
Leblanc scoring with punches to the head and body.

Leblanc drops back looking for a leg! DontTouchMe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DontTouchMe manages to kick Leblanc off! Leblanc jumps back into DontTouchMe's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DontTouchMe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Leblanc dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

DontTouchMe misses with a body kick.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DontTouchMe as he jumps to the side.
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DontTouchMe 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.

Leblanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leblanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leblanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DontTouchMe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DontTouchMe has Leblanc pulled in close to control his posture.
DontTouchMe wants to stand up but Leblanc is controlling him.
Leblanc stands up over DontTouchMe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leblanc wants to control from the top but DontTouchMe keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leblanc throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as DontTouchMe shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

DontTouchMe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DontTouchMe keeps control of Leblanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leblanc is trying to push DontTouchMe away but DontTouchMe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DontTouchMe slows down the pace here.
DontTouchMe jumps guard but Leblanc stands there with DontTouchMe around his waist. DontTouchMe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leblanc is trying to drag DontTouchMe to the mat but DontTouchMe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leblanc pulls DontTouchMe into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is pulling down on DontTouchMe's head. It's preventing any offense from DontTouchMe, at least for the moment.

DontTouchMe stands and steps away. Leblanc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leblanc.
DontTouchMe bucks up and tries to throw Leblanc off but instead Leblanc has got his back!
DontTouchMe can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DontTouchMe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leblanc biding his time, controlling DontTouchMe.
Leblanc thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc controlling the position well here. DontTouchMe rolled but Leblanc kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mr DontTouchMe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudolf Leblanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DontTouchMe is trying to get back to his feet but Leblanc has full control of the position and if anything, DontTouchMe has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Leblanc!