PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Gardner (ranked 5307 p4p, 5016 weight class) and Darius LeBlanc (ranked 315 p4p, 306 weight class). Roderick Gardner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gardner
vs
LeBlanc

161 cm
19
140
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roderick Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darius LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Gardner misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gardner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.

Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Gardner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc scores with a jab.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gardner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gardner's head backwards.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Gardner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
It appears Gardner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gardner tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gardner pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.

Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LeBlanc uses from the top position.
Gardner is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off looking to stand but Gardner dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBlanc pushes Gardner off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darius LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner lands with a nice combination. LeBlanc backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Darius LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
LeBlanc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gardner momentarily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Gardner's defenses.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardner. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius LeBlanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

LeBlanc lands a head shot.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc catches Gardner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Gardner misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roderick Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darius LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
Gardner walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner wants to slow LeBlanc down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc throws out a powerful jab.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!

Darius LeBlanc wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'.