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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
It looks like Homer Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Kyle LeBlanc has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBlanc counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
Homer Jackson's cut is getting worse.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there.
LeBlanc should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Homer Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBlanc.
Jeez, Homer Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc swinging wilding here.
LeBlanc cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and LeBlanc counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Nice cross by LeBlanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Jackson.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc blocks a jab.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc lands a two punch combo.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson with a nice cross.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Jackson tries to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeBlanc works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves away
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeBlanc walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Homer Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson wants to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Homer Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBlanc momentarily.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a jab when LeBlanc was well out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson cracks LeBlanc with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson 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 throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - LeBlanc scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBlanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc slips a jab from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson lands with a hook. LeBlanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have LeBlanc backpedaling.
Jackson forces LeBlanc back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
LeBlanc lands a body shot in the clinch.
LeBlanc lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc stalling the fight.
LeBlanc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson trying to stall but LeBlanc improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is stalling here.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
Jackson throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but LeBlanc seems unphased.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
LeBlanc gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBlanc avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
LeBlanc takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
Jackson lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson drives through and clinches with LeBlanc against the cage.
Kyle LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBlanc dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc takes an elbow to the temple.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBlanc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for LeBlanc to work.
Jackson lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards LeBlanc's brow.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
LeBlanc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LeBlanc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
Homer Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
LeBlanc avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBlanc.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBlanc 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle LeBlanc!
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