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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Fear The Reaper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenson Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
LeBlanc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeBlanc content to stall in guard here.
Hawkins lands with a heel strike from the guard.
LeBlanc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
LeBlanc landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBlanc prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeBlanc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LeBlanc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBlanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Hawkins has his foot on LeBlanc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBlanc works his way back into a safe position though.
LeBlanc stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LeBlanc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBlanc cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
Hawkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
LeBlanc cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
LeBlanc works over Hawkins with some ground and pound from guard.
LeBlanc advances to half guard.
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. LeBlanc connects with a nice short shot to Hawkins's temple.
LeBlanc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back.
LeBlanc working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkins is staying active underneath LeBlanc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlanc slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Hawkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LeBlanc scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins wants to improve his position but LeBlanc is controlling well.
LeBlanc winds up and cracks Hawkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan LeBlanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeBlanc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LeBlanc lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeBlanc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ethan LeBlanc has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlanc connects with a couple of short punches.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeBlanc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeBlanc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeBlanc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkins manages to get to full guard.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Hawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.
LeBlanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to get to half guard.
Hawkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBlanc manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeBlanc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBlanc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LeBlanc is trying is best to control the position here.
LeBlanc works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBlanc has Hawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is pulling down on Hawkins's head to control his posture.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBlanc's head.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBlanc pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan LeBlanc 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenson Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent LeBlanc getting side control.
Hawkins strikes from the bottom but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to move to side control.
LeBlanc landing a few strikes.
Hawkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard but LeBlanc has mounted him!
Hawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position but LeBlanc isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBlanc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawkins is trying to escape the mount.
Hawkins is bucking up trying to escape but LeBlanc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hawkins is rocked!
LeBlanc loads up with a big shot that hurts Hawkins! He's pulled LeBlanc in close but LeBlanc has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hawkins survive? More strikes from LeBlanc and Hawkins is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan LeBlanc!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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