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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Kolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Kolo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Kolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolo wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Kolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
Kolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Kolo moves out of range.
Kolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolo moves away.
LeBlanc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LeBlanc lands in his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolo throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Kolo blocks it.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolo is just out of range.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Kolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolo misses with a low kick.
Ethan LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick from Kolo.
Kolo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two 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.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Kolo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolo. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolo throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
Kolo wants to land a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Kolo moves out of range.
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlanc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolo has wrist control.
Kolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlanc is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc advances to half guard.
LeBlanc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeBlanc is nestled in close to Kolo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kolo wants to get back to full guard.
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.
LeBlanc is pressing down on Kolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolo is holding on for now.
LeBlanc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolo defending well though.
LeBlanc drops an elbow to the side of Kolo's head.
LeBlanc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kolo wants to improve his position but LeBlanc is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBlanc is trying to control. Kolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan LeBlanc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kolo clinches up against the cage.
Kolo taking a breather.
Kolo lands with a left to the head.
Kolo lands a body punch.
Kolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolo.
Kolo looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolo misses with a kick to the body.
Kolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kolo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LeBlanc drops an elbow to the side of Kolo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LeBlanc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolo keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LeBlanc in particular looking to stall.
Kolo tries to get to full guard but LeBlanc has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolo's head.
That's two 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.
Kolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
LeBlanc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolo defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Kolo didn't see that one coming.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolo at a distance.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kolo rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Kolo as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolo manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
Kolo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kolo misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolo avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Kolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Kolo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Kolo moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
Kolo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Kolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Kolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc digs a good hook to Kolo's body.
LeBlanc blocks a low kick nicely.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Kolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc thows a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc lands a couple of elbows.
LeBlanc trying to control but Kolo is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolo.
Kolo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Kolo avoids it easily.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kolo counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolo.
Kolo avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Kolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Kolo ducks down to avoid it.
Kolo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ethan LeBlanc has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolo moves away.
Kolo defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Kolo defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Kolo tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with a shot to the body.
Kolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc lands with a cross.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolo. Kolo obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Kolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Kolo's defenses.
Kolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kolo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LeBlanc working the strikes but Kolo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
LeBlanc blocks the strikes from Kolo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolo is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from LeBlanc there.
Kolo is looking to improve his position.
Kolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc winds up and cracks Kolo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc is trying to control. Kolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeBlanc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeBlanc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolo is pressing down on LeBlanc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolo is retaining full guard.
LeBlanc with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeBlanc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ethan LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolo keeping full guard, as LeBlanc tries to pass.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kolo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlanc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBlanc controls the pace.
Marco Kolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
Kolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan LeBlanc.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan LeBlanc!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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