PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Seger- Turn the Page. LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orange
vs
LeBlanc

200 cm
32
214 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

193 cm
33
220 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute
Conviction

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Syndicate Nutrition

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 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Orange.
Nice shot by Orange.
LeBlanc takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
Orange is looking to land body kicks.
Orange throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Orange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orange fails to land.
LeBlanc tries to work over Orange's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands a right hand.

LeBlanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBlanc with a jab.
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a slapping body shot.
Orange throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.

LeBlanc moves into range and clinches up with Orange.
Orange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
Orange wants to get back to striking at distance but LeBlanc won't allow it.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Orange back against the cage.
Orange lands with a right to the head.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Orange.
Orange is trying to break free.
Orange prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
Orange misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Orange.
Orange lands a nice elbow.
LeBlanc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orange unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeBlanc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orange lands a good knee to the midsection. LeBlanc won't want to take too many of those.
LeBlanc looks winded!
Orange with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Orange.
Orange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Orange.
LeBlanc pushes Orange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orange.
Orange taking a breather.

Orange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orange looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
Orange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBlanc lands a jab to Orange's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange cracks LeBlanc with a right hand to the side of the head.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Orange moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orange counters with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orange.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick
and Orange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

LeBlanc gets tackled into the cage by Orange. Orange maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orange.
A frustrated look appears on Orange's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orange lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That has opened up LeRoy LeBlanc's cut even more.
Orange leaning against his opponent.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
Orange lands a right hand.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
Orange tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Orange.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
Orange cracks LeBlanc with a nice body shot.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Orange lands with a right to the head.
Orange looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orange scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange scores with a shot to the side of LeBlanc's head.
Orange lands a good knee to the midsection. LeBlanc won't want to take too many of those.
Orange throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orange putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LeBlanc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Orange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

LeBlanc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orange misses with a hook.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. Orange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Orange uses good head movement to avoid it.

Orange has managed to clinch.
Orange working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Orange.
Jake Orange has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
Orange tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
Orange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBlanc or not.
Orange tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc tries to work over Orange's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orange.
Orange throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Orange.
Orange misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.

LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Orange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and LeBlanc counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orange tries to stall but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to stall but Orange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orange lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LeBlanc.
Orange blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Orange on the inside.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
Orange blocking some punches.
Orange lands a left hand.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
Orange lands a shot to the body.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Orange.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
LeBlanc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeBlanc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Orange has him pinned against the cage.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
Orange pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
LeBlanc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oranges head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orange.
LeBlanc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orange backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orange tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orange.
Orange digs a right hand underneath LeBlanc's ribcage. LeBlanc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow strike.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Orange back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Orange avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
Orange tries to land a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks with his arms.
Orange lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orange misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Orange.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orange tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Orange blocks it.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
Orange wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Orange will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Orange avoids nicely.
LeBlanc cracks Orange with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Orange seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orange. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
Orange throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
Orange looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Orange tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Orange.
Orange looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
Orange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Orange throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
Orange blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends Orange's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that misses
and Orange counters with a left to the body.
Jab by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Orange moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Orange takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orange.
Orange is looking to land body kicks.
LeRoy LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orange lands a jab to the nose.
Orange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeBlanc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBlanc is looking to clinch.
Orange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeBlanc pushes Orange away with a front kick.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Orange was well out of range.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut

and Orange counters by moving into the clinch.
Orange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orange avoiding damage as LeBlanc throws knees to the body.

LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orange connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Orange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jake Orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBlanc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orange feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Orange misses with a few strikes there.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orange counters with a low kick, right behind LeBlanc 's knee.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Orange scores with a hook to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orange thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.

Orange darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
LeBlanc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc scores with a shoulder strike.
Orange lands with a short shot to the head.

The cut above LeRoy LeBlanc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Orange.
Orange blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.

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 Jake Orange.
Well Orange 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!
Jake Orange very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.