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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Hey Daddy. LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle 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.
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210 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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220 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Kamenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenov also avoids with ease.
Kamenov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throwing a counter right hand but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Kamenov.
Kamenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches.
LeBlanc looking to throw knees to the head but Kamenov is blocking nicely.
Kamenov can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kamenov throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
Kamenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc pushes Kamenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenov moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov is looking for a triangle but LeBlanc pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeBlanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeBlanc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlanc is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamenov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamenov has wrist control.
Kamenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamenov 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.
Kamenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBlanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
Kamenov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard.
Kamenov trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc controls Kamenov momentarily but Kamenov frees himself.
Kamenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LeBlanc holds on and takes a little breather.
Kamenov won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Kamenov is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamenov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamenov throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc unleashes a big counter combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBlanc shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamenov's guard.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamenov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Kamenov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kamenov connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Claude LeBlanc has been cut.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlanc throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov thinks about countering with a head kick.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Kamenov misses.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Kamenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov misses the jab.
Kamenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Kamenov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands with a slapping head kick.
Kamenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamenov staying out of range there.
LeBlanc throws the kick towards the body but Kamenov avoids it.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamenov.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range.
Kamenov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kamenov slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Kamenov is looking to counter punch.
Kamenov cracks LeBlanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeBlanc.
Kamenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! LeBlanc crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandar Kamenov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandar Kamenov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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