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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tae Jin Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
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270 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tae Jin Kang!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kang moves in looking to clinch but LeBlond pushes him off.
Kang tries to clinch up
and LeBlond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kang's guard.
LeBlond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LeBlond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeBlond trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kang keeping full guard, as LeBlond tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae Jin Kang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kang has LeBlond up against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kang being controlled for a moment.
Kang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBlond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kang is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is not content to let LeBlond control the position.
Kang wants to control but LeBlond postures up.
Kang is looking for a sweep.
Kang wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
LeBlond controlling the position from side mount.
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!
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to control but instead Kang has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond controlling the action here.
LeBlond wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it.
Kang trying to control but LeBlond postures up.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Kang is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kang wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tae Jin Kang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kang shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fincent LeBlond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlond swivels and escapes.
LeBlond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kang avoids it really well and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeBlond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBlond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kang misses with a double jab
and LeBlond counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kang won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Kang's face as LeBlond controls the position.
Kang is trying to improve his position.
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kang is keen to just control but LeBlond is a slippery customer.
LeBlond trying to control from the bottom.
LeBlond is positioning himself well to prevent Kang advancing to mount.
LeBlond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kang's back!
LeBlond tightening his grip on Kang, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
LeBlond working for a choke but Kang is defending well.
LeBlond has the hooks in. Kang is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. LeBlond passes his arm under Kang's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Kang taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fincent LeBlond!
Fincent LeBlond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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