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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leblanc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young.
Young wants to clinch
and Leblanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Leblanc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc looks up at the clock and then as Young takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leblanc smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Young on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leblanc has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leblanc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Young taking a bit of punishment here - Leblanc scoring with strikes.
Leblanc grinds an elbow into Young's temple. #T1#
Leblanc lands some shots froms side control.
Leblanc cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young looks winded!
Leblanc in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leblanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leblanc connects with a decent elbow.
Leblanc taking a breather here.
Leblanc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leblanc working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Leblanc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leblanc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leblanc controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young taking shots to the head.
Leblanc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Leblanc lands a heavy elbow.
Leblanc controlling his opponent.
Leblanc landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is bucking up trying to escape but Leblanc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Leblanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leblanc scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leblanc controlling his opponent.
Leblanc with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Leblanc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Young can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leblanc lands with some strikes.
Leblanc wants to take Young's back but he can't do it this time.
Leblanc is landing with some decent strikes but Young is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leblanc connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Leblanc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Leblanc landing shots from mount.
Leblanc with the ground and pound from mount.
Leblanc controlling from the full mount.
Leblanc lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Leblanc takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leblanc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leblanc scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Leblanc lands a couple of good shots and Young has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Leblanc lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Young.
Leblanc lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Leblanc lands punches and elbows.
Leblanc scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Leblanc scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Young is looking for a way out.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Leblanc finish him?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Leblanc has managed to slip his arm under Young's chin. This could be all over... yep, Young is tapping out! Submission win for Leblanc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael Leblanc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leblanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lelis misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Leblanc counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Leblanc manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Leblanc is looking for a triangle but Lelis pushes his legs off easily.
Lelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Leblanc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leblanc blocks a head kick by Lelis.
Leblanc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lelis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raphael Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lelis.#TD2#
Lelis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Lelis wants to control but Leblanc is keeping him busy.
Leblanc is letting Lelis control him for a moment.
Leblanc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lelis off and has taken his back!
Lelis is trying to get back to his feet but Leblanc has full control of the position and if anything, Lelis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Lelis right now.
Leblanc scores with punches to the body.
Leblanc throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lelis!
Leblanc controls the action.
Leblanc throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lelis tries to escape but Leblanc has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leblanc gets his hands free as Lelis looks to control. #T2#
Lelis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lelis trying to control the position but Leblanc manages to sink in the hooks.
Leblanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leblanc is working the ground and pound. Can Lelis escape?
Lelis avoids the strikes from Leblanc.
Leblanc keeps control of the position as Lelis tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lelis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lelis manages to get to full guard.
Lelis controlling Leblanc's posture. #T3#
Lelis is continuing to stall.
Lelis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lelis working a defensive guard here.
Leblanc postures up and lands a big shot to Lelis's brow.
Leblanc is looking to work some ground and pound but Lelis has wrist control.
Lelis has control of Leblanc's left arm, preventing Leblanc from doing any damage.
Lelis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leblanc throwing strikes from guard but Lelis blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leblanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leblanc stands up over Lelis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leblanc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lelis throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Leblanc throwing strikes but missing.
Leblanc preventing the sweep.
Lelis striking off his back but it's not causing Leblanc any problems.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lelis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lelis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leblanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leblanc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leblanc wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Leblanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Lelis.
Leblanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lelis.
A little feinted left hand from Leblanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lelis can do to turn this around?
Lelis throws a head kick that misses.
Lelis misses with a head kick.
Anthony Lelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lelis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lelis is looking to clinch but Leblanc is avoiding it.
Leblanc dives in and grabs Lelis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lelis pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.
Leblanc avoids the head kick by Lelis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lelis tries to clinch there but Leblanc circles away.
Lelis fails to land the takedown.
Lelis throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Leblanc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Lelis is trying to force a seperation but Leblanc has the dominant position.
Leblanc prevents the takedown attempt.
Raphael Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lelis.#TD#
Leblanc pulls guard effortlessly.
Lelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblanc swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Leblanc has his foot on Lelis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lelis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lelis advances to half guard.
Lelis trying to control the pace.
Leblanc is looking for a sweep. Lelis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Leblanc is staying active underneath Lelis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leblanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leblanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raphael Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lelis is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblanc tries to roll over but Lelis keeps him under control.
Leblanc is staying active underneath Lelis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc taking some punishment here, with Lelis in his half guard.
Leblanc trying to control here.
#SUB#
Leblanc has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lelis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lelis!#T3#
Lelis working the head and body with strikes.
Lelis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Lelis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lelis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblanc keeps working. #SU2#
Lelis decides to stand back up.
Leblanc throws a body punch but Lelis moves out of range.
Leblanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Lelis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Leblanc. No joy for Lelis on that attempt. #CL#
Leblanc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leblanc tries a knee to the head but Lelis blocks it.
Lelis looking for a takedown. #BC#
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Lelis slaps away a takedown attempt from Leblanc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lelis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leblanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lelis misses with a takedown
and Leblanc counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael Leblanc will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
#R3##CL#
Leblanc instigates a clinch.
Lelis can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lelis has picked Leblanc up - he's going for a ride! Lelis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Leblanc tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lelis manages to move to mount!
Lelis won't let Leblanc get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leblanc looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lelis is hanging on to Leblanc's back as he tries to escape.
Will Lelis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Leblanc tries to escape but Lelis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leblanc is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Lelis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T1##SUB2#
Lelis is cranking Leblanc's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Leblanc! He's tightened the choke and Leblanc is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lelis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tottenham moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Tottenham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leblanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tottenham has momentary wrist control but Leblanc slips an elbow through the middle.
Tottenham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tottenham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblanc won't allow Tottenham to sweep him here.
Leblanc is working Tottenham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leblanc with a nice head shot there.
Leblanc chips away with some ground and pound.
Leblanc controlling from the top position.
Tottenham trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leblanc with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leblanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leblanc throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tottenham looking for a guillotine here but Leblanc defends easily.
Tottenham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblanc throwing strikes but missing.
Leblanc postures up in Tottenham's guard and throws a big left but Tottenham blocks it.
Leblanc is in close to Tottenham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leblanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leblanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leblanc chips away with some ground and pound.
Leblanc chips away with some ground and pound.
Leblanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leblanc won't allow Tottenham to get back to his feet.
Leblanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tottenham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leblanc controls the pace.
Leblanc is looking to work some ground and pound but Tottenham has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leblanc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tottenham gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc postures up.
Leblanc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leblanc cracks Tottenham with a solid left hand.
Leblanc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblanc's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Leblanc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblanc's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Leblanc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tottenham's head.
Tottenham being controlled here, momentarily.
Leblanc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc working some strikes from top position.
Leblanc preventing the sweep.
Leblanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblanc works over Tottenham with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Leblanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tottenham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tottenham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leblanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tottenham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leblanc shoots in for a double leg but Tottenham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Tottenham with that takedown attempt.
Tottenham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leblanc appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tottenham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tottenham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leblanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Leblanc tries to pull guard but Tottenham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leblanc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tottenham just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leblanc has hold of one of Tottenham's legs. Tottenham is fighting the takedown attempt but Leblanc gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Tottenham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leblanc is controlling him.
Leblanc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leblanc working some strikes from top position.
Leblanc stops Tottenham from standing up.
Leblanc with a nice head shot there.
Leblanc distracts Tottenham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leblanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tottenham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leblanc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leblanc distracts Tottenham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Leblanc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leblanc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leblanc postures up and lands a big shot to Tottenham's brow.
Leblanc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leblanc working some strikes from top position.
Leblanc content to stall in guard here.
Leblanc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Tottenham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leblanc uses it to pass to side control.
Tottenham is breathing heavily.#T3#
Leblanc scores with punches from side control.
Leblanc landing a few strikes.
Leblanc working the ground and pound.
Tottenham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leblanc scoring with punches and elbows.
Leblanc taking a breather here.
Raphael Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tottenham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leblanc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leblanc staying calm.
Tottenham tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Leblanc lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Tottenham's face as Leblanc controls the position.
Tottenham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leblanc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leblanc cracks Tottenham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tottenham can do to turn this around?
Further stalling from Leblanc.
Leblanc landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Leblanc dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leblanc.
Leblanc just content to control the position.
Tottenham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tottenham seems a little lost for a moment, as Leblanc dominates the positioning.
Leblanc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tottenham is looking to regain half guard here but Leblanc keeps moving and retains side control.
Leblanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Leblanc lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee asks Leblanc politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leblanc prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tottenham is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leblanc working the ground and pound.
Tottenham is trying to escape the position but Leblanc is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tottenham is trying to improve his position.
Tottenham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tottenham trying to remain calm as Leblanc controls from the top position.
Leblanc scores with punches from side control.
Leblanc is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tottenham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leblanc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leblanc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tottenham to see if he's OK.
Leblanc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tottenham to see if he's OK.#T2#
Leblanc scoring with punches and elbows.
Leblanc working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Leblanc stalls from top position.
Leblanc scoring with punches from side control.
Tottenham is trying to get back to half guard.
Leblanc lands an elbow.
Leblanc happy to just control the position for now.
Tottenham taking a bit of punishment here - Leblanc scoring with strikes. #T3#
Leblanc working the head with strikes.
Tottenham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leblanc working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tottenham's face as Leblanc controls the position.
Leblanc working the ground and pound.
Leblanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leblanc controlling the position.
Check out the look on Leblanc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tottenham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leblanc connects with a decent elbow.
Tottenham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tottenham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tottenham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Tottenham is looking to regain half guard here but Leblanc keeps moving and retains side control.
Leblanc cracks Tottenham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tottenham taking a bit of punishment here - Leblanc scoring with strikes.
Tottenham throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Leblanc landing a few strikes.
Tottenham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leblanc cracks Tottenham with a big right hand but Tottenham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leblanc slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc working the ground and pound.
Steve Tottenham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raphael Leblanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leblanc is working Tottenham over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Leblanc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Leblanc blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Leblanc has managed to clinch.
Zetsika is trying to break the clinch but Leblanc is controlling him.
Zetsika jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leblanc walks away with a smile on his face. Zetsika gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zetsika shoots and misses
and Leblanc counters with a head kick. #CL#
Leblanc pushes Zetsika up against the cage in a clinch.
Zetsika looking to slow down the pace here.
Leblanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Leblanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Zetsika shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Leblanc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zetsika pulls his head out easily.
Leblanc tries to roll over but Zetsika keeps him under control.#T1#
Zetsika is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblanc wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leblanc is looking to escape.
Zetsika is thwarting Leblanc's attempts to control the position.
Leblanc is refusing to be controlled, as Zetsika sits in half guard.
Zetsika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leblanc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leblanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zetsika wants to free his trapped foot but Leblanc is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Zetsika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblanc is not content to let Zetsika control the position.
Leblanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zetsika moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Leblanc.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zetsika lands a few punches from side control.
Leblanc is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leblanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Zetsika looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Leblanc wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc trying to control but Zetsika postures up.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.
Zetsika is trying to control. Leblanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura but Leblanc is defending well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leblanc is trying to stand.
Leblanc manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Leblanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zetsika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leblanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zetsika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leblanc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leblanc has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika has momentary wrist control but Leblanc slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphael Leblanc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Leblanc throws a sloppy head kick and Zetsika moves out of range easily.
Zetsika just misses with a punch to the body.
Leblanc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zetsika connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Zetsika is predictable there
and Leblanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zetsika thinking.
Zetsika tries to clinch up but Leblanc circles away and keeps his distance.
Zetsika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leblanc defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc leaves Zetsika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonio Zetsika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zetsika throws a front kick aimed at Leblanc's knee but Leblanc avoids it well.
Leblanc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice cross by Leblanc.
Zetsika looks to land a left hand but Leblanc moved out of range nicely.
Leblanc is looking to counter the offense by Zetsika and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Leblanc as Zetsika shoots in.
Raphael Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Zetsika.#TD2#
Zetsika looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zetsika stops Leblanc from standing up.
Zetsika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zetsika stopping the sweep attempt from Leblanc.
Leblanc wants to stand but Zetsika is controlling the position.
Zetsika looking to pass the guard.
Zetsika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leblanc throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2##SUB#
Leblanc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zetsika is aware though and is defending well.
Zetsika passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leblanc is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zetsika's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zetsika is looking to take a break and control but Leblanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblanc trying to hold on to Zetsika's head to control him but Zetsika postures up.
#SUB2#
Zetsika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leblanc is just riding it out for now. Zetsika eventually gives up the hold.
Leblanc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leblanc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zetsika seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leblanc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zetsika with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Leblanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zetsika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zetsika content to stall in guard here.
Zetsika wants to control from the top but Leblanc keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zetsika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leblanc manages to avoid it.
Zetsika tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leblanc defends well and Zetsika ends up having to push Leblanc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Zetsika looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leblanc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zetsika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zetsika's back!
Leblanc scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Leblanc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zetsika has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zetsika rolls, trying to escape but Leblanc keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zetsika trying to control the hands but Leblanc breaks the grip.
Leblanc misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael Leblanc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zetsika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leblanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Zetsika tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leblanc defends well and Zetsika ends up having to push Leblanc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leblanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zetsika is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Zetsika clinches up with Leblanc and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zetsika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zetsika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leblanc's waist but Leblanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zetsika off to one side. #CL#
Leblanc has Zetsika up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Leblanc pulls guard.
Zetsika works over Leblanc with some ground and pound from guard.
Leblanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leblanc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Zetsika advances position into side control!
Leblanc is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zetsika lands a nice forearm strike.
Leblanc stops Zetsika from passing to mount.
Leblanc struggling a bit here.
Zetsika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblanc keeps working. #SUB2#
Zetsika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leblanc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zetsika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Zetsika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom here.
Zetsika advances to full mount.
Leblanc is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zetsika tries to control but Leblanc wriggling away.
Zetsika is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Leblanc is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zetsika working the ground and pound effectively.
Leblanc tries to hold on but Zetsika postures up.
Zetsika prevents Leblanc from getting the reversal.
Leblanc squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Leblanc is squirming around, avoiding Zetsika's attempts to control the action.
Leblanc tries to hold on but Zetsika postures up.#T4#
Leblanc is trying desperately to improve position.
Zetsika sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zetsika with the ground and pound from mount.
Zetsika landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika tries to control but Leblanc wriggling away.
Antonio Zetsika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leblanc wants to hold on but Zetsika pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leblanc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Leblanc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Leblanc drives through and clinches with Hassan against the cage.
Hassan jumps guard but Leblanc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Leblanc manages to pull guard.
Leblanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leblanc is working hard here to advance position.
Leblanc wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hassan wants to pass the guard but Leblanc is keeping the position.
Leblanc pulls Hassan in close to his closed guard and prevents Hassan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc wants to stand but Hassan is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan trying to control but Leblanc is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leblanc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hassan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hassan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hassan stopping the sweep attempt from Leblanc.
Hassan wants to control from the top but Leblanc keeps moving.
Leblanc looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leblanc fails to land the takedown.
Hassan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblanc is fending him off so far but Hassan persists. Nope, Leblanc circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Leblanc rushes Hassan and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Leblanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hassan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leblanc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Leblanc misses with a body shot
and Hassan counters with a huge head kick that drops Leblanc! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Hassan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Chreme misses with a series of wild punches.
Chreme lands with an uppercut that bounces Leblanc off the cage and back into range.
Chreme throws a series of punches but Leblanc avoids them all with ease.
Leblanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chreme is looking to get back to is feet but Leblanc passes into side control.
Leblanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chreme is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblanc working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Leblanc is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chreme looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leblanc gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chreme is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leblanc lets go of the hold and Chreme can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Leblanc!
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