Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Leblond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mancuso is avoiding damage well.
Leblond throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leblond is looking to take a break and control but Mancuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Leblond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mancuso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raniel Mancuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mancuso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leblond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancuso's guard.

Mancuso scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Leblond misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Mancuso.
Mancuso throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Mancuso up against the cage.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso connects with a high kick.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mancuso.#CL2#
Leblond gets a clinch.
Leblond has Mancuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancuso lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Mancuso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leblond is looking to clinch.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Leblond moves out of range. #TD2#
Leblond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mancuso was covering up waiting for the punch and Leblond finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Mancuso is working an open guard so Leblond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Mancuso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mancuso.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leblond! But no joy.
Donk. Mancuso catches Leblond right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Mancuso drives through and clinches with Leblond against the cage. #BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Leblond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mancuso.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Mancuso. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancuso's guard.#SU2#
Mancuso is working an open guard so Leblond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leblond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mancuso thinks about countering with a head kick.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Leblond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mancuso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leblond stays in close to Mancuso's body and controls the position.
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Leblond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leblond stays in close to Mancuso's body and controls the position.
Mancuso keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Mancuso wants to stand but Leblond is controlling the position.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mancuso lands with a kick to the temple. Leblond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mancuso throws a series of punches but Leblond moves out of range. #TD2#
Leblond feints and as Mancuso raises his hands in defense, Leblond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Mancuso is retaining full guard.
Leblond stops Mancuso from standing up.
Leblond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leblond lands a couple of digs.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mancuso wants to stand up but Leblond is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mancuso clinches up against the cage.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leblond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso is trying to force a seperation but Leblond has the dominant position.
Leblond has Mancuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Leblond clinches up with Mancuso and pushes him back against the cage.
Mancuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Leblond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mancuso.
Mancuso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leblond is able to avoid easily.
Leblond shoots in and drives through. Mancuso sprawls well.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond has his takedown stuffed
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Mancuso connects with a body shot.
Mancuso scores with a body shot.
Leblond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mancuso lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mancuso.
Raniel Mancuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leblond unleashes a big counter combination but Mancuso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mancuso lands a head kick!
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Leblond instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Leblond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leblond lands in his opponent's guard.
Leblond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mancuso keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully.
Leblond looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Leblond stands and steps away. Mancuso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancuso thumps Leblond with a low kick.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Leblond moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mancuso counter with a right hand.
Mancuso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leblond's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leblond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mancuso manages to break the clinch.
Mancuso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leblond feints a jab promting Mancuso to slip. Leblond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mancuso slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Mancuso misses with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mancuso enables Leblond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mancuso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Mancuso pushes Leblond off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mancuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leblond.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Leblond moves out of range easily.
Mancuso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancuso looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Mancuso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Mancuso in a clinch.
Leblond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leblond is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##TD2#
Leblond manages to pull guard.
Leblond has a closed guard, preventing Mancuso from standing up. #SU#
Leblond is working an open guard so Mancuso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso misses with a body kick.
Leblond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mancuso.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Leblond is leaning against Mancuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mancuso is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
Leblond pushes off an throws an elbow but Mancuso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mancuso avoiding damage as Leblond throws knees to the body. #T3#
Leblond stalling the fight.
Leblond is trying to drag Mancuso to the mat but Mancuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mancuso up against the cage.
Guy Leblond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leblond keeps control of Mancuso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leblond throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leblond manages to avoid it.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblond circles away.
Leblond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mancuso defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mancuso.
Leblond tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leblond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
Mancuso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leblond.
Both fighters circling a little - Mancuso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mancuso closes the distance and clinches.
Leblond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mancuso after a bit of a struggle.
Mancuso is trying to break the clinch but Leblond has him pressed against the cage.
Mancuso has had enough of the clinch but Leblond keeps him there for the moment.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Leblond decides to pull guard.

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 Raniel Mancuso.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mancuso, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
A less than humble Raniel Mancuso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Kekman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kekman lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leblond showed some decent athleticism there.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Leblond stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kekman's guard.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond passes into half guard.
Well, if Leblond 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. #T1#
Leblond stops Kekman from getting back to his feet.
Leblond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leblond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Leblond might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Leblond is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Leblond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kekman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kekman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kekman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leblond is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kekman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leblond scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Can Kekman hold on?! Leblond is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leblond controlling the positon.
Leblond connects with a big shot to the side of Kekman's head. #SUB2#
Leblond looking to break Kekman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kekman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leblond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leblond lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kekman.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Leblond scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Leblond lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leblond.
Leblond really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kekman.
Leblond lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#Kekman is rocked!
Leblond is punishing Kekman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Kekman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leblond lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kekman gets tackled into the cage by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch.
Kekman trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Kekman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leblond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Kekman in a clinch.
Kekman tries to throw a body punch but Leblond avoids it by throwing Kekman back against the cage.
Kekman seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Leblond works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leblond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekman wants to stand and escape but Leblond is having none of it.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leblond manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond slips a nice elbow through Kekman's hands, connecting with Kekman's forehead.
Leblond working Kekman over with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Leblond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a kimura here.
Leblond is taking a breather. Kekman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kekman is looking to get back to is feet but Leblond passes into side control.
Kekman is trying to buck Leblond off.#SUB2#
Leblond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kekman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leblond but great work by Kekman.
Leblond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Leblond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekman has control of an arm but Leblond manages to advance to Kekman's back!#T3#
I would not like to be Kekman right now. #SUB2#
Kekman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but Leblond has full control of the position and if anything, Kekman has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kekman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leblond gets his way!
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leblond lands strikes to the head.
Kekman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leblond. #SUB2#
Leblond has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kekman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leblond's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kekman slips a jab and a cross from Leblond.
Leblond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kekman misses with the combination.
Kekman connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Leblond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leblond is controlling him. #SUB#
Kekman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leblond passes into side control. #SUB2#
Leblond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SU2#
Leblond stands up.
Leblond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kekman.#TD2#
Leblond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kekman's half guard.
Leblond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Leblond is trying to work for a kimura but Kekman is defending well.
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Kekman defends it. #T3#
Leblond not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond wants to pass the guard but Kekman is defending well.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kekman pushes Leblond off but Leblond dives into side control.
Kekman is pushing Leblond's head away, looking to escape. Leblond manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Leblond decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kekman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kekman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kekman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kekman wants to clinch.
Leblond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Totoy Kekman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Leblond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Leblond shoots in and bounces Kekman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leblond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Leblond to regain full guard.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
Bleak passes Leblond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leblond defending well though.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Bleak. #SUB#
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leblond is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Leblond dodges it nicely. #T1#
Bleak throwing shots but Leblond is blocking nicely.
Bleak winds up and cracks Leblond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
Bleak 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.
Leblond is controlling Bleak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bleak is nestled in close to Leblond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to Leblond's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leblond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Leblond maintains control.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leblond manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bleak to take his back!
Leblond is hanging on to Bleak's back as he tries to escape.
Leblond lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bleak hold on?!
Bleak tries to roll but Leblond sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Leblond is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bleak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bleak tries to roll but Leblond sticks to his back. #T3#
Leblond trying to control momentarily.
Bleak turns into Leblond and is now in his guard.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leblond can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Leblond won't allow it.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Leblond's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leblond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leblond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak pushes down on Leblond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leblond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Leblond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!
Leblond is looking to control Bleak but Bleak is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bleak turns into Leblond and is now in his guard.
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!
Bleak stands up over Leblond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak is pushing down on Leblond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leblond is fighting to maintain full guard but Bleak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leblond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leblond trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leblond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgang Bleak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bleak scores with a hook.#CL#
Bleak moves into the clinch.
Leblond is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Leblond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bleak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leblond defends well.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Leblond controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Leblond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leblond wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Leblond avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Leblond stands up and waves to Bleak to follow him.
Bleak connects with a body shot.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leblond tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leblond to the ground. Leblond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bleak digs a good body shot into Leblond's ribs.
Bleak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leblond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Leblond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy Leblond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bleak moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bleak has picked Leblond up - he's going for a ride! Bleak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak works over Leblond with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak landing with the ground and pound.
Leblond is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak is pushing down on Leblond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leblond is fighting to maintain full guard but Bleak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bleak working Leblond over with strikes.
Bleak winds up and cracks Leblond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leblond defending well though. #T3#
Leblond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Leblond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Leblond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Leblond is rocked!
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Leblond is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak scores with a big shot! Leblond's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Leblond! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
A victorious Wulfgang Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in NYC
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Whok.
Leblond tries to bum rush Whok with a series of wild strikes but Whok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whok tries to clinch but Leblond is having none of it.
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Leblond off balance momentarily.
Whok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leblond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whok scores with a push kick.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Leblond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whok is looking to slow Leblond down with leg kicks.
Whok cracks Leblond with a good jab.
Whok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whok lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leblond throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Whok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leblond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whok tried to score with a low kick but Leblond checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Leblond misses its target.
Leblond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Leblond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Leblond avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
Leblond can't break the clinch.
Whok lands an uppercut.#BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Whok rushes Leblond and presses him up against the ropes.
Whok lands a nice elbow.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leblond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whok blocks it with crossed arms.
Whok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leblond's efforts to push away.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Leblond blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leblond's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whok obliges.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Whok.
Leblond takes an elbow to the temple.
Whok trying to land knees to the body.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Whok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Whok pushes Leblond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Whok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow.
Leblond wants to break free but Whok has control.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Whok lands a right hand.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Whok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Leblond is looking to break free of the clinch but Whok has double underhooks.
Leblond avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Whok.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leblond. That did some damage!
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Whok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whok lands a knee to the body.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Whok with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whok cracks Leblond with a nice body shot.
Leblond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leblond is trying to break free.
Whok has Leblond pressed against the ropes, preventing Leblond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whok has Leblond pressed against the ropes, preventing Leblond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whok.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leblond.
A hook to the body from Whok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whok lands an elbow that stopped Leblond in his tracks for a moment.
Leblond is trying to break free.
Whok lands with a light punch inside.
Whok lands an elbow inside.
Whok scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Piger Whok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Leblond shrugs off.
Whok lands an elbow just above Leblond 's eye.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leblond's defenses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Leblond is trying to force a seperation but Whok has the dominant position.
Whok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok scores a nice knee to the body.
Leblond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Whok digs a right hand into Leblond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leblond's gas tank.
Whok lands a shoulder strike.
Whok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Whok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whok.
Whok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piger Whok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Whok misses.
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whok throws out a powerful jab.
Leblond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whok duly obliges.
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!
Whok wants to clinch up but Leblond keeps it at a distance.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Whok moves into the clinch.
Whok tries to land knees in the clinch but Leblond avoids the damage to the body.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Leblond wants to stall.
Leblond seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Whok is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A short uppercut from Whok.
Leblond avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Whok prevents Leblond from breaking the clinch.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Whok.
Still in the clinch, Whok scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
Leblond has Whok pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Whok.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but Leblond blocks with his arms.
Leblond wants to break free but Whok has control.
Whok scores with a shoulder strike.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Whok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow.
Whok gets through Leblond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leblond is trying to force a seperation but Whok has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leblond is trying to push Whok away but Whok has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Piger Whok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leblond is looking to control Whok's arms but Whok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblond has his back to the ropes.
Leblond tries to break the clinch but Whok is controlling the position.
Leblond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leblond is looking to control Whok's arms but Whok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblond has his back to the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piger Whok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whok 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piger Whok!
Piger Whok took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: KICK FEST 2022: S-1 vs. AKF
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
Yamato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leblond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Leblond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leblond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Leblond keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Leblond clinches.
Leblond tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamato avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamato tries to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling the position.
Leblond slows down the pace here.
Yamato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow. #T1##BC#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leblond looks to land a combination but Yamato avoids it well.
Leblond throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamato blocks a head kick by Leblond.
Leblond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Leblond has Yamato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Leblond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamato. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamato tries to clinch but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leblond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL#
Leblond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leblond is keeping busy.
Leblond slows down the pace here. #BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leblond avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
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.#R2#
Leblond circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Yamato does it's job there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Leblond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamato tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Leblond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamato tries to clinch but Leblond moves out of range.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamato wants to clinch.#T1#
Leblond throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Leblond.
Yamato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leblond throws a lazy head kick
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
Riku Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamato throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Leblond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Leblond looking to throw knees to the head but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Yamato is trying to break free.
Yamato wants to stall. #T2#
Leblond stalling against the ropes.
Yamato letting Leblond take a breather here.
Yamato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
Yamato has had enough of the clinch but Leblond keeps him there for the moment.
Yamato taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond missing with knees to the body.
Yamato wants to break free but Leblond has control.
Yamato tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
That's time! Leblond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamato wants to clinch up but Leblond keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Leblond clinches up with Yamato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leblond prevents Yamato from breaking the clinch.
Yamato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblond.
Leblond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamato's efforts to push away.
Yamato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond controlling the action here for a moment.
Leblond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yamato trying to stall but Leblond improves his position. #T1#
Leblond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Leblond.
Yamato can't find room to land a body shot as Leblond controls the action. #BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Leblond lunges at Yamato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamato's hand.
Leblond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leblond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Leblond pushes him off.#CL#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Yamato in a clinch.
Leblond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Yamato is looking to clinch but Leblond is avoiding it.
Leblond swinging wildly here.
Yamato unleashes a big counter combination but Leblond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Leblond clinches.
Leblond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Yamato is looking to break free of the clinch but Leblond has double underhooks.
Leblond misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamato is trying to maintain a safe position but Leblond gets an underhook and turns Yamato into the ropes.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamato.
Riku Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Leblond moves into range and clinches up with Yamato.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leblond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Hamamatsu
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1#
Kimura swings for the body but Leblond moves out of range.
Kimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Leblond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kimura.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Leblond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leblond circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura moves to clinch but Leblond breaks away
and Leblond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leblond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Leblond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leblond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Leblond lands a head kick. Kimura smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kimura has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Leblond rushes Kimura and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimura lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Kimura 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.
Leblond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura misses with a double jab #CL#
and Leblond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Kimura throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Leblond counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Leblond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kimura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leblond scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Leblond. #CL#
Leblond instigates a clinch.
Leblond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kimura avoids it.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond scoring well with a low kick there.
Kimura lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Leblond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Leblond.
Paulo Kimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Kimura. #CL#
Leblond rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Leblond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Leblond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Leblond counters by clinching up.
Leblond just leaning against Kimura, taking a breather.
Leblond lands a body punch.
Leblond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kimura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leblond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kimura will feel that in the morning.
Leblond moves out of range of the body kick.
Leblond stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
A lazy left from Kimura finds it's target.
Kimura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guy Leblond is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Leblond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.
Kimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Kimura misses with a knee strike.
Kimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblond.
Leblond lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Kimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Leblond darts in and clinches Kimura up against the ropes.#T1#
Leblond taking a breather.#BC2#
Kimura breaks from the clinch.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Leblond.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Leblond avoids nicely. #CL#
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Leblond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leblond trying to land knees to the body.
Kimura tries to break free but Leblond pushes him back against the ropes.
Kimura is trying to force a seperation but Leblond has the dominant position.
Kimura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura managing to block the knees to the body from Leblond.
Kimura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Leblond throws a head kick that misses.
Leblond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimura throws a right hand that Leblond ducks under and follows up with a left that Leblond also avoids with ease.
Leblond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kimura manages to circle out of the way.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Leblond darts in and clinches Kimura up against the ropes.#BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Leblond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leblond closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the ropes.#BC#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kimura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leblond - the referee stops the clock and Kimura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leblond. Kimura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Leblond has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kimura's cut.
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. 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#
Leblond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kimura doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leblond. That's going to slow Kimura down.
Leblond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kimura.
Kimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leblond misses with a head kick.
Leblond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura throws a one two combo. #CL#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.
Leblond misses with an elbow over the top.
Kimura tries to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leblond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch. #CL#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kimura's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Leblond throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a poor cross that misses
and Leblond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kimura misses with a looping left.
Kimura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Leblond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Leblond counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leblond as Kimura tries to tie him up. #BC#
Leblond manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leblond jabs Kimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leblond moves away.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura throws an elbow but it misses.
Guy Leblond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Leblond breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Leblond clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Leblond breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Leblond takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulo Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leblond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mata.
Mata throws a body kick that misses
letting Leblond counter with a right hand.
Mata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leblond.
Mata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leblond counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Leblond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mata misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond blocks a head kick by Mata.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leblond was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
Leblond throws a counter combo.
Mata misses with a body punch
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leblond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leblond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata misses with a body kick.
Mata misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a head kick that misses.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1##CL2#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mata, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mata.
Mata misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Leblond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Mata.
Mata swings for the body but Leblond moves out of range.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Leblond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Leblond moves into range and clinches up with Mata.
Leblond prevents a body shot from Mata.
Leblond blocking some punches.
Mata working aggressively here. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Leblond counters with a left and a right that stings Mata.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leblond manages to avoid it.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Leblond counters with a lovely shot to the 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!
Leblond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mata circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Mata throws a body punch but Leblond moves out of range.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Leblond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leblond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata misses with a lunging right hand
and Leblond counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Leblond to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Mata is rocked!
Mata throws an off balance right hand
and Leblond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Mata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Leblond moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mata! Leblond continues to tee off on Mata, landing with a left and a right! Leblond connects with a right hand that leaves Mata sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Leblond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy Leblond!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama II
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Fuerte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuerte throwing a counter right hand but Leblond manages to avoid it.
Leblond closes the distance but Fuerte moves to the side
and Fuerte counters with a left and a right that stings Leblond.
A head kick by Leblond misses
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Leblond drives through and clinches with Fuerte against the ropes.
Fuerte wants to get back to striking at distance but Leblond won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond looks for the body kick but Fuerte saw that one coming.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuerte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuerte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Leblond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Fuerte up against the ropes.
Leblond leaning against his opponent.
Leblond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuertes head. #BC#
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Leblond takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuerte misses with an elbow strike.
Fuerte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblond. #BC#
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuerte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.#T2##CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Leblond blocking some punches. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fuerte gets tackled into the ropes by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leblond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
Leblond thows a leg kick but Fuerte checks it
and Fuerte counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond throws a head kick that misses
and Fuerte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leblond tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblond scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Farto Fuerte will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Fuerte tries to keep at a distance but Leblond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuerte lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Fuerte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Leblond clinches with his opponent.
Fuerte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leblond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuerte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leblond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuerte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fuerte working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuerte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblond moves to clinch but Fuerte breaks away
letting Fuerte counter with a right hand. #T1#
Leblond moves in looking to clinch but Fuerte pushes him off.#CL2#
Leblond instigates a clinch.
Leblond is trying to stall.
Fuerte is trying to force a seperation but Leblond has the dominant position.#BC#
Fuerte manages to break the clinch.
Leblond wants to clinch up but Fuerte keeps it at a distance.
Fuerte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leblond throws a lazy body kick
and Fuerte counters with a stiff right hand.
Leblond throws a head kick that misses.
Fuerte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fuerte moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuerte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuerte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leblond darts in trying to clinch
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Leblond tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fuerte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Leblond has managed to clinch.
Leblond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuerte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leblond has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblond tries to clinch up but Fuerte circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuerte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond wants to clinch.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Farto Fuerte dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Leblond misses with a combination
and Fuerte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuerte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuerte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuerte, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leblond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Fuerte is trying to break the clinch but Leblond has him pressed against the ropes.
Fuerte misses with a punch to the body.
Fuerte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leblond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuerte is trying to force a seperation but Leblond has the dominant position.
Fuerte wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuerte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblond misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Fuerte up against the ropes.
Leblond can't break the clinch.
Guy Leblond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leblond trying to control the position but instead, Fuerte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leblond into the ropes.
Fuerte is trying to push Leblond away but Leblond has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fuerte breaks from the clinch.
Leblond tries to clinch but Fuerte is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Leblond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leblond prevents Fuerte from breaking the clinch.
Fuerte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuerte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Guy Leblond just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL2#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte manages to break the clinch.
Leblond tries to clinch up but Fuerte circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Leblond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leblond tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuerte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.
Leblond scores with a head kick.
Guy Leblond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and pushes Fuerte back into the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Fuerte up against the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Leblond clinches up against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Leblond is predictable there
and Fuerte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leblond darts in trying to clinch
and Leblond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leblond fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leblond tries to clinch
and Fuerte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leblond scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Leblond moves into range and clinches up with Fuerte.#T2##BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farto Fuerte is winning the standup battle so far.
Leblond throws a right hand that misses
and Fuerte counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leblond tries to clinch up
and Fuerte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuerte blocks a head kick by Leblond.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Leblond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuerte walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Leblond forces Fuerte back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leblond throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuerte counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Farto Fuerte will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Leblond doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuerte circles away.
Leblond wants to clinch but Fuerte slips to the side#KD#
and as Leblond resets, Fuerte pounces with a savage head kick that drops Leblond to the mat! Leblond looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Leblond misses with a head kick.
Fuerte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leblond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fuerte paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Fuerte has had enough of the clinch but Leblond keeps him there for the moment.
Leblond prevents Fuerte from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuerte's elbow.
Leblond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuerte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Leblond pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Leblond. #T1#
Leblond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuerte's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Fuerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Leblond clinches with his opponent.
Fuerte working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Fuerte breaks from the clinch.
Leblond scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Farto Fuerte has been cut.
Fuerte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuerte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Leblond throws a body punch but Fuerte moves out of range.
Leblond looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuerte is just out of range.#CL2#
Fuerte gets tackled into the ropes by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch.
Leblond taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuerte.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Leblond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Leblond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuerte, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblond moves in looking to clinch but Fuerte pushes him off.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farto Fuerte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fuerte tries to keep at a distance but Leblond has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuerte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Fukuoka
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
Nagasa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leblond throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Nagasa misses #CL2#
and Leblond counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Nagasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leblond doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasa throws a push kick but Leblond slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Leblond drives through and clinches with Nagasa against the ropes. #BC2#
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Leblond clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Leblond manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Nagasa misses
and Leblond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasa misses with a leg kick
and Leblond counters with a nice body kick.
Nagasa is breathing heavily.
Nagasa looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Leblond counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Nagasa to the mat! Leblond runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Nagasa is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Nagasa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hoshifumi Nagasa has been cut.#CL2#
Leblond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Nagasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasa wants to break free but Leblond has control. #T1#
Come on Leblond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leblond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Leblond's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nagasa seems to have got his legs back now.
Leblond lands an elbow inside that Nagasa shrugs off.
Leblond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagasa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagasa misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Leblond has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leblond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leblond leaning against his opponent. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nagasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasa moves to clinch but Leblond breaks away #KD2#
and as Nagasa resets, Leblond pounces with a savage head kick that drops Nagasa to the mat! Nagasa looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasa misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Leblond counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leblond. #BC2#
Leblond breaks from the clinch. #T3##KD2#
Leblond looks low and kicks high, catching Nagasa right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Nagasa looks to throw a body kick
and Leblond counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Nagasa is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guy Leblond!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Tokyo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Toki tries to clinch but Leblond moves out of range.
Toki tries to clinch but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond jabs Toki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junko Toki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toki misses with a body kick.
Toki misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Leblond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toki wants to stall. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch.
Toki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Toki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toki misses with a kick to the body.
Leblond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toki is looking to clinch but Leblond is avoiding it.
Toki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeblond.
Toki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toki doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblond circles away.
Toki throws a sloppy head kick
and Leblond counters with a nice body kick.
Toki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leblond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Toki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leblond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Leblond forces Toki back against the ropes and clinches.
Toki is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.#BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toki if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Leblond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leblond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Leblond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Leblond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toki misses with a leg kick.
Leblond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toki looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Leblond. Those never looked like landing.
Leblond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Leblond.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Leblond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leblond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Toki gets tackled into the ropes by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Leblond drives through and clinches with Toki against the ropes. #BC#
Leblond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leblond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leblond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toki eats them both and turns towards Leblond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leblond lands a head kick that sends Toki down! Toki is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Leblond is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Guy Leblond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leblond showed some decent athleticism there.
Leblond not doing much here.
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Inday's head.
Leblond controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond'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.#T1##SUB#
Leblond is looking for a kimura but Inday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leblond to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leblond is working for a kimura but Inday is defending it quite comfortably.
Leblond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leblond tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inday can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Leblond is thwarting Inday's attempts to control the position.
Inday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblond.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leblond in particular looking to stall.
Leblond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Inday is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leblond controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Inday reaches up to try and control the position but Leblond seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Inday rolls and tries to escape and now Leblond has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Leblond working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Inday is doing well to defend. Leblond seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Inday is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guy Leblond!

Event: IFC Fight Night-Silva v Steven
Date: Nov 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Leblond clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Leblond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeDian is doing well to control the position and prevent Leblond from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeDian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leblond is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leblond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leblond controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeDian wants to improve his position but Leblond is controlling well.
Leblond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LeDian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
LeDian is looking to improve his position.
Leblond 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. #SUB#
Leblond maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! LeDian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leblond has cracked it and LeDian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leblond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Leblond!

Event: DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Leblond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pardi checks it well.
Pardi throws out a counter right but Leblond avoids it with no problem.
Pardi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leblond.
Leblond throws a leg kick
enabling Pardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Pardi 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.
Pardi lands an overhand right.
Pardi scores with a body shot.
Leblond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pardi.#CL#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Leblond cracks Pardi with a nice body shot.
Leblond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leblond has a couple of punches blocked by Pardi. #BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pardi looks to score with a jab to the body but Leblond is just out of range.
Leblond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leblond fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leblond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pardi misses the jab.
Pardi slips under a jab from Leblond.
Pardi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leblond was well out of range. Poor timing from Pardi.#T1##TD#
Leblond gets a double leg takedown into Pardi's guard.
Leblond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pardi is trying to control the position but Leblond postures up. #SUB2#
Pardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblond connects with a couple of short punches.
Leblond is in close to Pardi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Pardi looking for a guillotine here but Leblond defends easily.
Leblond lands a couple of digs.
Leblond 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.
Leblond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Pardi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblond is one step ahead there. #T2#
Leblond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leblond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pardi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leblond cracks Pardi with a solid left hand.
Leblond is in close to Pardi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leblond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pardi controlling Leblond's posture. #SUB2#
Pardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leblond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pardi looking for a triangle here. Leblond is fighting it but it looks tight! Pardi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Leblond is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kristof Pardi!

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Leblond instigates a clinch.
Leblond blocks a body shot from Pardi.
Leblond working aggressively here.
Leblond scores with a hook to the body.
Leblond lands a shoulder strike.
Leblond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pardi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leblond shoots and misses
and Pardi counters with a straight right hand.
Pardi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pardi lands a really nice looking cross but Leblond seems unphased.
Leblond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leblond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Leblond instigates a clinch.
Pardi lands an uppercut.
Leblond blocks a body shot from Pardi.
Pardi throws a head punch that misses.
Pardi gets underhooks to prevent Leblond's takedown attempt.
Kristof Pardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.#TD2#
Leblond has hold of one of Pardi's legs. Pardi is fighting the takedown attempt but Leblond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leblond passes into half guard.
Leblond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pardi is looking for a sweep. Leblond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Leblond is working for a submission of some sort.
Pardi wants to get back to full guard.
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leblond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leblond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leblond working Pardi over with strikes.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Leblond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pardi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leblond throwing shots but Pardi is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leblond working over Pardi with some ground and pound. Pardi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leblond connects with a nice short shot to Pardi's temple. #T2#
Pardi tries to get to full guard but Leblond has control of the leg.
Leblond working Pardi over with strikes.
Pardi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leblond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leblond's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond rolls, trying to escape but Pardi keeps control of the position.
Leblond is still trying to improve position.
Leblond rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Pardi stands up over Leblond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leblond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a triangle but Pardi pushes his legs off easily.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Pardi controlling him for the moment.
Pardi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Leblond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leblond wants to hit a sweep here but Pardi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leblond there!
Leblond working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Pardi wants to control the pace but Leblond is squirming around nicely.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.
Pardi is landing with some decent strikes but Leblond is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard.
Leblond in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leblond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Ground and pound from Pardi.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristof Pardi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pardi. Leblond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leblond takes one to the chin there.
Leblond scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Leblond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pardi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leblond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leblond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Pardi. No joy for Leblond on that attempt.
Nice cross by Pardi.
Pardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leblond.
Leblond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leblond doesn't manage to clinch there - Pardi circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pardi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leblond prevents a body shot from Pardi.
Pardi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pardi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pardi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Pardi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leblond fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leblond.
Leblond misses with some punches.
Pardi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Leblond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pardi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leblond working aggressively here.
Leblond lands with a right to the head.
Pardi lands with a left to the head.
Pardi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leblond misses with the head strike.
Pardi lands a nice uppercut.
Leblond working aggressively here.
Pardi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pardi.
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!
Pardi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leblond wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Pardi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Pardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pardi. #BC#
Pardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leblond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pardi throws a hook but Leblond avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leblond is defended easily by Pardi.
Kristof Pardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Pardi throws a sloppy body shot
and Leblond counters with an outside leg kick.
Pardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
Pardi throws a looping overhand right but Leblond ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Pardi up against the cage.
Leblond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pardi is pressed up against the cage. Leblond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pardi down to the mat. Pardi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leblond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leblond thuds a left hand into Pardi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pardi misses the target. #T3#
Pardi thuds his right hand into Leblond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leblond throws a leg kick
and Pardi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leblond moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Leblond.
Pardi thuds his right hand into Leblond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leblond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pardi missing with a left hand there. Leblond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pardi slips a jab from Leblond.
Pardi scores with a jab to the body.
Leblond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kristof Pardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pardi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leblond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Pardi misses with a jab to the body
and Leblond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond defending well as Pardi loads up on a big left hand.
Pardi misses with a left hand
and Leblond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pardi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Leblond defending well as Pardi loads up on a big left hand.
Pardi scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pardi.
Leblond connects with a solid leg kick.
Leblond shoots in but Pardi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pardi.
Leblond throws a big shot that misses.
Leblond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leblond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leblond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leblond.
Pardi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pardi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pardi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leblond.#TD2#
Leblond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leblond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pardi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pardi, not yet.
Pardi looking to control.
Pardi wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy Leblond has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pardi has his foot on Leblond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leblond works his way back into a safe position though.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Pardi blocks nicely.
Leblond scoring with some ground and pound.
Leblond passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond uses his free foot to push down on Pardi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pardi.
Pardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pardi gets back to half guard.#T1#
Pardi tries to get to full guard but Leblond has control of the leg.
Pardi has hold of Leblond's hands but Leblond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pardi wants to improve his position but Leblond is controlling well.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Pardi defends it.
Pardi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leblond throws a big right hand that misses.
Leblond won't allow Pardi to sweep him here.
Pardi is trying to control the position but Leblond postures up.
Leblond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pardi's head.
Leblond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Leblond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leblond stopping the sweep attempt from Pardi.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblond distracts Pardi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leblond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Pardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leblond preventing the sweep.
Leblond throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Pardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leblond is aware though and is defending well.
Leblond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Pardi blocks nicely.
Pardi looking to control. #T3#
Leblond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Pardi blocks nicely.
Pardi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leblond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leblond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pardi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pardi, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pardi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Leblond striking from the bottom.
Pardi slips nicely into half guard.
Leblond is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Leblond is refusing to be controlled, as Pardi sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for submissions off his back.
Pardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kristof Pardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond is staying active underneath Pardi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing that Pardi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pardi stalling.
Pardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pardi 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leblond misses the target.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leblond tries for a takedown but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Leblond takes one on the button.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there #TD#
and Leblond counters with a shoot takedown. Abarai fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Leblond is proving a slippery customer.
Leblond pushing down on Abarai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond throwing shots but Abarai is blocking nicely. #T1#
Leblond thows a huge punch but Abarai dodges it nicely.
Abarai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leblond. #SUB#
Abarai is defending against the submission attempts here by Leblond.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leblond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abarai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard. #T2#
Leblond postures up in Abarai's guard and throws a big left but Abarai blocks it.
Leblond connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Leblond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to control.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Leblond throwing strikes but missing.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblond postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Abarai blocks nicely. #ES2#
Abarai pushes Leblond off and scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Leblond's head.
Abarai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leblond counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leblond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Leblond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abarai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai has control of Leblond's left arm, preventing Leblond from doing any damage.
Leblond lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leblond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leblond throws a leg kick
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai slips under a jab from Leblond.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Leblond's body. Leblond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leblond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leblond looks for a takedown but Abarai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Leblond's ribs.#T1#
Leblond shoots and misses
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leblond misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai scores with a one two! Leblond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leblond throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leblond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leblond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai wants to clinch#TD#
and Leblond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abarai!

Abarai sneaks out the side door and pushes Leblond away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Leblond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leblond darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Leblond into the cage.
Leblond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leblond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Leblond wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Leblond misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leblond wants to take the fight to the mat but Abarai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai leaning against his opponent.
Abarai gets through Leblond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Leblond's belly button to the back.
Leblond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leblond shoots in for a double leg but Abarai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai scores with a jab. Leblond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leblond goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Leblond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Abarai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai punishes Leblond's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leblond.
Abarai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leblond's head backwards.#T1#
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Leblond tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Leblond misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Leblond walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leblond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leblond momentarily.
Leblond swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abarai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leblond takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abarai controlling the action here for a moment.
Leblond tries to break free but Abarai pushes him back against the cage.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Leblond jumps into guard, dragging Abarai to the mat. #SUB#
Leblond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abarai 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. #SUB#
Leblond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Leblond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abarai defends it easily.#SUB#
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
Abarai controlling from the top position.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abarai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblond is keeping the position for now.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
Abarai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Leblond won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abarai with a jab.
Leblond tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Leblond wants to clinch but Willie slips to the side
and Willie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leblond fails with the takedown
and Willie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Willie's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Leblond slams his shin into Willie's torso.
Leblond thows a leg kick but Willie checks it
letting Willie counter with a right hand.
Leblond misses with a takedown
and Willie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leblond darts in trying to clinch
enabling Willie to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leblond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Leblond drives through with a takedown into Willie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leblond trying to control the position from guard on top but Willie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblond's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Willie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leblond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leblond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leblond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leblond has managed to get both his arms back between Willie's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Willie has wrist control.
Leblond chips away with some ground and pound.
Leblond landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leblond throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Willie has an active guard here but Leblond has managed to pass into half guard.
Willie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Willie trying to hold on to Leblond's head to control him but Leblond postures up.
Leblond 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. #SUB2#
Leblond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leblond working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Leblond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leblond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willie taking some punishment here, with Leblond in his half guard. #T4#
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Willie's head.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Willie is rocked!
Willie wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Willie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leblond working over Willie with some ground and pound. Willie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Willie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leblond escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leblond!#SUB2#
Leblond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willie seems to have got his legs back now.
Leblond working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Leblond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Willie quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Leblond 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.
Willie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willie wants to control but Leblond is keeping busy. #T1#
Leblond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willie has hold of Leblond's hands but Leblond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leblond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Willie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Willie looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leblond 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.
Leblond is taking a breather. Willie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Leblond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Willie wants to get back to his feet.
Leblond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Willie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Leblond has latched onto it... Big trouble! Leblond pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Willie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Leblond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Leblond!
Guy Leblond is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Guy Leblond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Leblond throws a body shot but no joy.
Leblond misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Salter in a clinch.
Leblond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salter is trying to drag Leblond to the mat but Leblond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leblond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salter avoids the body shot from Leblond.
Salter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Salter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Leblond clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Leblond. #T1#
Leblond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leblond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salter wants to take the fight to the mat but Leblond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leblond lands a shot to the body.
Leblond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Leblond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leblond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Salter looking for a takedown.
Leblond lands an uppercut.
Leblond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Leblond scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leblond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Leblond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Salter is looking for a takedown.
Salter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leblond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Salter is working for takedown but Leblond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leblond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Leblond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leblond lands a body punch.
Salter is breathing heavily.
Leblond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salter is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Leblond.
Leblond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Leblond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leblond scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
Leblond lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Salter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblond lands an uppercut.
Salter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblond scores with a shoulder strike.
Leblond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leblond lands a shot to the body.
Leblond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salter or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leblond.
Leblond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salter takes a shot to the head.
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!
Leblond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leblond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leblond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Salter tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Leblond.
Leblond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leblond.
Salter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leblond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leblond lands with a short shot to the head.
Leblond works on Salter's body with a couple of short punches.
Salter tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leblond.
Leblond lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leblond.
Leblond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leblond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD2#
Leblond throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Salter tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Salter is rocked!
Leblond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salter's head.
Oh Salter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblond gets to his feet and stands over Salter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Salter felt that one! Leblond unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Salter from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Leblond!
After winning the bout, Guy Leblond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sam Salter spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'll just go kill myself now.'.

Event: CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Leblond thows a leg kick but Lee checks it #TD#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leblond!
Leblond is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Leblond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lee stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leblond.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Leblond managing to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leblond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Leblond's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Leblond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Leblond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lee wants to take a breather but Leblond is having none of it.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Leblond tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Leblond tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leblond tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leblond is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leblond sprawls well. Leblond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblond tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblond stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblond is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Leblond circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Leblond gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leblond working a defensive guard here.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #T1#
Leblond is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leblond is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee trying to control from Leblond's half guard. Leblond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leblond shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leblond enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leblond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is pushing down on Leblond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leblond is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Leblond is defending well.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leblond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is stalling here. Leblond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leblond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Leblond creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leblond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee landing strikes from the bottom.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Leblond 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cj Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblond sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stays in close to Leblond's body and controls the position.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leblond for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close. #T1#
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblond is one step ahead there.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leblond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leblond's half guard.
Leblond wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Lee!
A very excited looking Cj Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CW MMA: Fuentes vs Pardi
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Lindegaard dips to his left and cracks Leblond with an uppercut!
Lindegaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leblond checks it well.
Lindegaard cracks Leblond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leblond dodges the punch combination from Lindegaard.
Leblond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leblond moves out of range as Lindegaard strikes.
Lindegaard throws a hook to the side of Leblond's head but Leblond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leblond throwing a counter right hand but Lindegaard manages to avoid it.
Lindegaard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lindegaard misses with a wild combination.
Lindegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Leblond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leblond lands a really nice looking cross but Lindegaard seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Yoel Lindegaard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Leblond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lindegaard to the ground. Leblond is now in Lindegaard's guard.
Leblond postures up in Lindegaard's guard and throws a big left but Lindegaard blocks it.
Leblond is looking to pass into half guard but Lindegaard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lindegaard is in guard.#REVB#
Lindegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Leblond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblond tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Leblond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Leblond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Lindegaard stands up and waves to Leblond to follow him.
Lindegaard tries to work over Leblond's front leg with a kick but Leblond checks it.
Leblond throwing a counter right hand but Lindegaard manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Lindegaard. Those never looked like landing.
Leblond throwing a counter right hand but Lindegaard manages to avoid it.
Leblond scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Lindegaard. #KD#
Lindegaard ducks straight into an uppercut from Leblond and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lindegaard manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Lindegaard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leblond throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindegaard is still in real trouble! Can Leblond finish him?
Leblond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lindegaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Leblond forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Leblond is looking for a kimura but Lindegaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leblond to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lindegaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Leblond.
Leblond controlling the action here.
Leblond is keen to just control but Lindegaard is a slippery customer.
Leblond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Leblond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lindegaard sees it coming and defends easily.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Leblond 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. #SUB#
Leblond has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lindegaard defend it? Leblond steps over the head and cranks it - Lindegaard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leblond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Leblond!
A victorious Guy Leblond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Leblond

Holloway

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Guy Leblond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holloway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leblond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holloway somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Leblond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holloway shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Holloway closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblond to the mat! Leblond manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leblond (0) vs (2) Holloway
Holloway stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.
Leblond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holloway on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblond is retaining full guard.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there. #T1#
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holloway 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.
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
Holloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leblond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leblond is really struggling to control Holloway but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leblond trying to control the position here.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is trying to hold Holloway in close to prevent damage but Holloway has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Holloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Leblond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but Leblond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Leblond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holloway pulls his head out easily.
Holloway is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.#T4#
Holloway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (5) Holloway
Leblond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Holloway is working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond frees his head quite easily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond gets back to half guard.
Leblond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblond tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Holloway wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond tries to roll over but Holloway keeps him under control.
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Holloway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holloway advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (8) Holloway
Leblond prevents Holloway from improving position. #T6##SUB2#
Holloway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leblond, who protects the arm well.
Leblond tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Holloway easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (10) Holloway
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway has control of Leblond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leblond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holloway controlling from mount.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Leblond is squirming around nicely.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Leblond working to try and regain half guard.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Holloway moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leblond has worked his arm free - good work by Leblond!
Holloway wants to control but Leblond is keeping him busy.
Leblond tries to bench press Holloway off him but Holloway keeps the position.
Holloway working away.
Leblond is looking for a sweep.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblond keeps working.
Leblond is looking to regain half guard here but Holloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Holloway moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (12) Holloway#T10#
Leblond really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Leblond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holloway.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holloway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblond is looking to escape.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Leblond is working hard here to advance position.
Holloway tries to control but Leblond wriggling away.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Holloway looking to control but Leblond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Holloway working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond is in no mood to give up. #T12#
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond can't escape the position.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##SUB2#
Holloway working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Leblond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14##SUB#
Leblond has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway preventing the sweep.
Leblond being controlled here, momentarily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Holloway pushes down on Leblond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holloway is looking to advance position but Leblond won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holloway wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Max Holloway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Leblond gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Leblond manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Leblond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Leblond is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dean has his hands clasped together but Leblond extends and breaks Dean's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leblond.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Leblond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Leblond scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Leblond has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pierre is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Leblond yanks on the arm and Pierre is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Leblond.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Leblond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd with a nice cross.
Leblond misses with a head kick.
Cd attempts a counter takedown but Leblond avoids it well and moves away.
Cd throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Leblond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leblond is in Cd's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cd can't keep his opponent in guard - Leblond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leblond not doing much here.
Leblond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond slows the pace down in half guard.
Cd trying to hold on to Leblond's head to control him but Leblond postures up. #T1#
Leblond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cd is trying to maintain the position but Leblond is very close to passing his half guard.
Leblond is looking to pass Cd's guard but actually Cd recovers to full guard.
Cd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leblond manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leblond has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cd has passed into side control.
Leblond sneaks back into half guard.
Cd trying to control the action but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cd trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leblond trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Leblond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leblond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leblond.
Cd connects with the punch.
Cd throws a leg kick which misses Leblond's front leg but catches the back leg as Leblond tries to avoid it.
Project Cd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
Leblond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leblond controls the position.
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond advances to full mount.
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 Project Cd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Cd with that takedown attempt.
Leblond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Cd. That snapped Leblond's head back.
Cd connects with a single shot there.
Leblond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cd lands a jab to the head.
Leblond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leblond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cd. That one must have hurt.
Cd connects with a crisp jab.
Leblond throws a sloppy head kick and Cd moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cd keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully.
Leblond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Cd looking for a sweep. Not yet Cd, not yet.
Leblond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblond is one step ahead there.
Guy Leblond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leblond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leblond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cd looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leblond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cd.#TD2#
Leblond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Leblond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leblond is looking to take a break and control but Cd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblond controls the position. #SUB2#
Leblond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leblond's guard! Nice work there by Cd! #T3#
Cd is in close to Leblond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cd wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cd is looking to advance position but Leblond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cd tries to lock up and control but Leblond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Leblond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leblond with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cd is desperately trying to improve his position but Leblond has a good base and remains in mount.
Leblond controlling the pace for now.
Cd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cd can't escape the position.
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 Project Cd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Project Cd is winning the standup battle so far.
Leblond throws a body shot but no joy.
Leblond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cd scores with a nice strike.
Leblond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Cd as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cd.
It looks like Cd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Leblond doesn't manage to clinch there - Cd circles away.
Cd with a nice calf kick.
Leblond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cd can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Leblond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cd sprawls well initially but Leblond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cd regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Cd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leblond manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cd trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leblond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cd is one step ahead there.
Cd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Project Cd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Leblond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cd is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leblond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leblond wants to control but Cd is keeping busy.
Leblond is concentrating on defense, preventing Cd from advancing position.
Leblond gets full guard.
Cd with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Cd wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Cd lands a couple of digs.
Leblond looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblond, not yet.
Cd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leblond's head.
Cd advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leblond keeping full guard, as Cd tries to pass.
Cd trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leblond tries to avoid it but Cd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leblond to the ground. Leblond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Leblond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Cd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Leblond can't fight it off and eventually Cd manages to take the fight to the floor. Leblond looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leblond holds on and takes a little breather.
Leblond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leblond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cd trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Cd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cd, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Cd!
Project Cd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

155 cm
25 yrs
139 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Algadoo

Leblond

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guy Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Leblond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Algadoo!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Algadoo (0) vs (4) Leblond#SUB2#
Leblond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Algadoo can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo is not content to let Leblond control the position.
Algadoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo is pressing down on Leblond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Algadoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algadoo is keeping the position for now.
Leblond stopping the sweep attempt from Algadoo.#SUB#
Leblond has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Algadoo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Leblond is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Algadoo pulls down on the head and he's put Leblond to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Algadoo!

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