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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aemiliano Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aemiliano Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBlanc decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez tries to roll over but LeBlanc keeps him under control.
LeBlanc not doing much here.
LeBlanc throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez moves into full guard.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBlanc landing with the ground and pound.
Martinez keeping full guard, as LeBlanc tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LeBlanc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to lock up and control but Martinez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeBlanc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeBlanc flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc tries to lock up and control but Martinez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
LeBlanc gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc working the head with strikes.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
LeBlanc is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LeBlanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
LeBlanc is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
LeBlanc tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
LeBlanc slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
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 Martinez's temple.
LeBlanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LeBlanc scores with a couple of nice shots.
LeBlanc is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez trying to control here.
LeBlanc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LeBlanc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
LeBlanc is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
LeBlanc works his way into full mount!
LeBlanc raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc with the ground and pound from mount.
LeBlanc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LeBlanc unloading with bombs!
LeBlanc controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LeBlanc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LeBlanc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LeBlanc unloading with bombs!
LeBlanc controlling his opponent.
Martinez wants to control but LeBlanc is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeBlanc shoots in and bounces Martinez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeBlanc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeBlanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
LeBlanc looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martinez tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
LeBlanc drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LeBlanc is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBlanc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBlanc wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent LeBlanc's takedown attempt.
LeBlanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LeBlanc tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and LeBlanc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc forces his way into half guard.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
Martinez is trying to control the position but LeBlanc postures up.
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LeBlanc is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
Martinez moves nicely into side control.
Martinez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBlanc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle LeBlanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but LeBlanc defends easily.
LeBlanc is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBlanc controls the pace.
LeBlanc lands a couple of elbows.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeBlanc passes into side control.
Martinez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but LeBlanc keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LeBlanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martinez is putting a hurting on LeBlanc here, landing some big shots from side control.
Martinez trying to control the position but LeBlanc is working away.
Martinez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but LeBlanc denies him.
LeBlanc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LeBlanc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
LeBlanc trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
LeBlanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBlanc counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
LeBlanc scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBlanc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martinez, up you get!
LeBlanc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeBlanc landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc lands a few punches from side control.
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LeBlanc off and has taken his back!
LeBlanc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez's guard. Nice work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc working some strikes from top position.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeBlanc trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing LeBlanc any problems.
LeBlanc stands up over Martinez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but LeBlanc defends easily.
Martinez has momentary wrist control but LeBlanc slips an elbow through the middle.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control the position.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aemiliano Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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 is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Martinez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. LeBlanc is looking to defend but Martinez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for LeBlanc! Martinez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, LeBlanc taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aemiliano Martinez!
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energy
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