PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music. Benjamin BK has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BK
vs
LeBlanc

191 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
220 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BK connects with a nice looking jab.
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
BK throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BKs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

LeBlanc clinches with his opponent.
LeBlanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from BK on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK is trying to stall.
BK misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc lands a hook that snaps the head of BK backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to maintain a safe position but BK gets an underhook and turns LeBlanc into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BK is defending well.
BK working aggressively here.
LeBlanc tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

BK breaks the clinch.
BK staying out of range there.
BK throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
LeBlanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
BK moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
BK throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
BK throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BK misses with a leg kick
and LeBlanc counters with a low kick, right behind BK 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a nice head kick!
BK blocks the body kick.
BK on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
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 left lands for BK.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
BK throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BK takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBlanc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
LeBlanc punishes BK's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but BK avoids it well.
BK takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from BK on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BK checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by BK.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
It appears BK was looking to counter with a kick there.
BK misses with a looping left.
BK with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - BK throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BK throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and LeBlanc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BK throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
LeBlanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but BK defends it well.
Nice defenses there by BK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBlanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BK looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BK.
A shot to the liver by BK. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and BK connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

BK fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeBlanc sprawls well initially but BK persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LeBlanc avoids the body shot from BK.
LeBlanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
BK keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but BK steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BK, right into the meat.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc pushes BK away with a front kick.
BK misses with a straight left.
BK checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
BK uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks BK's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BK down.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BK is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BK waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BK tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BK throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
BK looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc slips a jab from BK.
BK uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
Horrible takedown attempt by BK or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBlanc, which made it look bad.
BK sets himself, and LeBlanc steps forward looking for the clinch! BK avoids it this time.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlanc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
BK on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BK is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BK keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy body kick from BK
and LeBlanc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the leg kick from BK.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
BK cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BK lands a front kick.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LeBlanc.
BK throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from BK on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
BK throws a leg kick
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BK tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from BK.
BK lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for BK.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
BK takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and BK counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
BK looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
BK looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
BK half committed to a counter leg kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BK lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
BK stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
BK scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BK lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends BK's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by BK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as BK lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
BK delivers a nice body kick.
LeBlanc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BK blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc stalks BK and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BK's face. BK staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
BK throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws out a counter right but BK avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from LeBlanc misses.
BK misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BK swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and BK counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
BK loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
BK sets himself, and LeBlanc steps forward looking for the clinch! BK avoids it this time.
LeBlanc moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
LeBlanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBlanc tries to work over BK's front leg with a kick but BK checks it.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BK with a nice cross.
BK lands a jab.
BK throws a front kick aimed at LeBlanc's knee but LeBlanc avoids it well.
BK defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin BK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
BK was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces BK back to the cage. LeBlanc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
BK scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. BK looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but BK avoids it.
BK throws a right hand that misses
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
BK jabs LeBlanc right on the nose. LeBlanc blinks but takes it well.
LeBlanc wants to clinch up but BK keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from BK. BK gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
BK pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc feints a counter leg kick.
BK misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
BK lands with a good body shot.
LeBlanc thows a leg kick but BK checks it
and BK cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as BK jumps back.
BK throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BK finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and BK moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
BK misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK darts in looking for a takedown but LeBlanc gets double underhooks and turns BK into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BK goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BK takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from BK.
A swing and a miss from BK.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.

LeBlanc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming BK to the mat! BK manages to get full guard.

BK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claude LeBlanc.
Well LeBlanc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
A victorious Claude LeBlanc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.