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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Pena has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBlanc successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pena looking to pass the guard.
Pena controlling from the top position.
LeBlanc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pena decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LeBlanc, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Pena moves out of range easily.
Vincent LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc gets a clinch.
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pena parries the strikes from LeBlanc easily there. LeBlanc is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pena to escape.
LeBlanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena trying to remain calm as LeBlanc controls from the top position.
Pena is pushing LeBlanc's head away, looking to escape. LeBlanc manages to hold on to the position though.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
LeBlanc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena regains half guard, as LeBlanc was trying to land strikes.
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 Pena's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.
Pena tries to roll over but LeBlanc keeps him under control.
LeBlanc wants to pass to mount but Pena is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throwing shots but Pena is blocking nicely.
LeBlanc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like LeBlanc is going to stand back up.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent LeBlanc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Pena. Those never looked like landing.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBlanc has hold of one of Pena's legs. Pena is fighting the takedown attempt but LeBlanc gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBlanc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vincent LeBlanc has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeBlanc trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pena's head.
Pena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc throwing strikes from guard but Pena blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc has gone for a leg lock! Pena slips out almost immediately though and dives into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
LeBlanc clinches up with Pena and pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pena regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LeBlanc is trying to stand up.
Pena controlling the pace for now.
LeBlanc wants to hold on but Pena pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pena kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlanc is looking to escape.
LeBlanc tries to hold on but Pena postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pena lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBlanc at a distance.
LeBlanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Pena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LeBlanc to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena is adopting a defensive guard.
LeBlanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBlanc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeBlanc slips a jab from Pena.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
Pena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBlanc postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pena managing to control the position.
Pena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc has gone for a leg lock! Pena slips out almost immediately though and dives into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc pulls Pena in close to prevent any damage.
Pena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBlanc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pena is one step ahead there.
Pena decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LeBlanc, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeBlanc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent LeBlanc!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincent LeBlanc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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