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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paredao's entrance music is If you want blood - ACDC. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
Paredao slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
and Paredao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Paredao with an uppercut!
Paredao fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Paredao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeBlanc throws a lazy right hand but Paredao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBlanc slips under a jab from Paredao.
Nice defenses there by Paredao.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Paredao.
LeBlanc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paredao's half guard.
LeBlanc misses with a head shot. Paredao uses the momentum to regain guard.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Paredao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses.
LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc advances to half guard.
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
enabling Paredao to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Paredao avoids it easily.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Paredao is just out of range.
Paredao misses with a two punch combination.
Paredao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paredao cracks LeBlanc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Paredao in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paredao cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand but LeBlanc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.
Paredao working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBlanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeBlanc regains half guard.
Paredao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paredao passes LeBlanc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paredao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is controlling Paredao's trapped leg to prevent Paredao from advancing to side control.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep. Paredao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlanc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paredao wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is keeping the position.
Paredao throwing strikes from guard but LeBlanc blocks nicely.
Paredao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlanc is on top in guard.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc throwing strikes from guard but Paredao blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LeBlanc advances to half guard.
Paredao 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.
LeBlanc wants to free his trapped foot but Paredao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeBlanc throwing shots but Paredao is blocking nicely.
Paredao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc throws a strike but Paredao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paredao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Alexander Paredao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Paredao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paredao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paredao gets a takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard.
Paredao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBlanc can do anything to dispel that myth.
LeBlanc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paredao.
Paredao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
LeBlanc tries to hold on but Paredao pushes him away.
LeBlanc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeBlanc manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paredao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlanc is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to control here.
LeBlanc has hold of Paredao's hands but Paredao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LeBlanc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc controls Paredao momentarily but Paredao frees himself.
Paredao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
Paredao thows a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBlanc trying to keep a closed guard but Paredao is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paredao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
enabling Paredao to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paredao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paredao but Paredao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Paredao manages to get back to half guard.
Paredao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredao keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paredao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeBlanc stalling away here and it's allowed Paredao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paredao shoots for a takedown but LeBlanc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paredao stalks LeBlanc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeBlanc's face. LeBlanc staggers backwards, shaken.
Paredao throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Ethan LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paredao looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paredao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Paredao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paredao counters with a shoot takedown. LeBlanc fights it but they end up in guard.
Paredao passes LeBlanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeBlanc is pressing down on Paredao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc seems keen to control Paredao's posture.
LeBlanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paredao won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Paredao dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paredao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
Paredao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
A slow jab from Paredao misses its intended target.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
Paredao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBlanc did well to prevent Paredao getting side control.
LeBlanc keeping hold of Paredao's head, controlling as best he can.
LeBlanc is refusing to be controlled, as Paredao sits in half guard.
LeBlanc works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBlanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paredao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paredao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc has his hands on Paredao's head, controlling the position.
Alexander Paredao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paredao trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Paredao is fighting to break LeBlanc's control of his arms but LeBlanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paredao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paredao is fighting to break LeBlanc's control of his arms but LeBlanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paredao preventing the sweep.
Paredao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paredao wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paredao is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc is trying to keep Paredao in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LeBlanc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paredao!
LeBlanc misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Paredao avoids a series of strikes thrown by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a heavy elbow.
LeBlanc thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
LeBlanc misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Paredao slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Paredao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a strike but Paredao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ethan LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Paredao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc trying to control but Paredao is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc throws and elbow that misses. Paredao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBlanc's guard. Nice move by Paredao!
LeBlanc has control of Paredao's left arm, preventing Paredao from doing any damage.
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.
Paredao trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Paredao content to stall in guard here.
Paredao won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
Paredao slips nicely into half guard.
Paredao tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeBlanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LeBlanc is positioning himself well to prevent Paredao advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBlanc trying to control here.
LeBlanc is staying active underneath Paredao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Alexander Paredao.
Well Paredao 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Paredao!
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