PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilliame LeClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathen Rage (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.

LeClaire
vs
Rage

199 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guilliame LeClaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage fails with the takedown.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeClaire is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, LeClaire circles away and we're back to standing.

LeClaire has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeClaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rage just stands there and leans against the cage.

LeClaire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LeClaire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeClaire tries to get out of the position.
LeClaire working a defensive guard here.
LeClaire is really struggling to control Rage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rage won't allow LeClaire to sweep him here.
LeClaire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire wants to sweep but no luck.
LeClaire working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeClaire is looking to sweep but instead, Rage has passed into half guard.
LeClaire is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeClaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guilliame LeClaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leviathen Rage.
LeClaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

LeClaire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LeClaire slows the pace down in half guard.
LeClaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeClaire is tying to control. Rage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeClaire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire misses with a head shot. Rage uses the momentum to regain guard.
LeClaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeClaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rage is keeping the position for now.
LeClaire stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

LeClaire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LeClaire wants to stand but Rage has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeClaire is taking a breather. Rage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilliame LeClaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rage swinging wilding here.
Rage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage wants to clinch but LeClaire slips to the side

and LeClaire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rage's guard.
LeClaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeClaire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LeClaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rage is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Rage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeClaire looking to pass the guard.
LeClaire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LeClaire looking to sit in guard and control but Rage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeClaire managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying to control but LeClaire is working from the bottom.
LeClaire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeClaire is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
LeClaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.

LeClaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeClaire is looking to stand back up but Rage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by LeClaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilliame LeClaire dominated that second round.
That's time! LeClaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

LeClaire scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by LeClaire.
LeClaire with good strikes from the mount here!
Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeClaire lands with some strikes.

LeClaire moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rage has worked his arm free - good work by Rage!
LeClaire wants to stand but Rage is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage prevents LeClaire from moving into mount.
Rage wants to control but LeClaire postures up.
Rage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeClaire prevents Rage from improving his position.
LeClaire is trying to control the action in half guard but Rage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

LeClaire is working for a kimura but Rage is defending it quite comfortably.
LeClaire wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeClaire tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from LeClaire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rage backs up against the cage.
LeClaire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

LeClaire feints and as Rage raises his hands in defense, LeClaire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeClaire wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Leviathen Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeClaire trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage keeping full guard, as LeClaire tries to pass.
LeClaire postures up in Rage's guard and throws a big left but Rage blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire is stalling in the full guard.
LeClaire postures up and lands a big shot to Rage's brow.
LeClaire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilliame LeClaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeClaire 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilliame LeClaire!