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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Claude LeBlanc enters the cage!
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188 cm
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211 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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184 cm
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218 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Beast checks a low kick from LeBlanc. Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination! LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've been told by Beast's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Beast throws out a powerful jab. Beast misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming. Beast blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range. LeBlanc lands a body shot.
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! LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. LeBlanc thumps Beast with a low kick. LeBlanc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a nice body shot. Beast throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. LeBlanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beast is looking to land body kicks. Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. LeBlanc misses with a body kick. Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. LeBlanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Beast went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. LeBlanc misses with a left hand and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Some wild striking there from Beast.
LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A punch combination from LeBlanc misses. LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range. Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from LeBlanc misses. Beast cracks LeBlanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Beast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBlanc is able to avoid easily. LeBlanc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
Beast lands an overhand right. LeBlanc looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming. Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped LeBlanc's head back.
Beast misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. LeBlanc misses with a body shot
and Beast holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Beast misses the shot to the body. Beast misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beast tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way. LeBlanc lands the left hand. LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Beast. LeBlanc throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
LeBlanc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. LeBlanc scoring with punches and elbows. Beast can't do much from the bottom here. LeBlanc throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. LeBlanc trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom. LeBlanc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beast down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LeBlanc tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Beast avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LeBlanc. LeBlanc is trying to ground and pound but Beast uses the momentary lack of control by LeBlanc to regain half guard. Beast is staying active underneath LeBlanc, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head. Nice defenses there by Beast. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beast scrambles back to his feet. A jab from Beast misses. LeBlanc shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but LeBlanc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Beast tries to counter by clinching up but LeBlanc breaks away and moves out of range. LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Beast. LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming. And Beast counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it. Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Beast throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beast loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch. LeBlanc misses with a low kick. Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBlanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. LeBlanc throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range. Beast chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beast 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 LeBlanc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBlanc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. LeBlanc has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. LeBlanc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice body kick there by Beast. LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away. LeBlanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Beast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beast moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes. LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch. LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it. And Beast counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it. Beast ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc. Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. LeBlanc throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily. Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup. Beast misses the shot to the body. Beast takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses. LeBlanc misses with a low kick. A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there. Beast scores with a nice head shot. A big right from LeBlanc misses. A counter left hand to the body from Beast misses its target. LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Beast misses with a right hand and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by LeBlanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBlanc. Beast tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way. LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses. LeBlanc looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away. LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc. Jab by Beast. Beast attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Beast misses with a leg kick. LeBlanc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc. LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc. LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! LeBlanc throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side. Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one. LeBlanc throws a body kick that misses. Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beast with a jab. Beast missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. LeBlanc tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot. LeBlanc shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeBlanc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude LeBlanc. A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Beast down. Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc. LeBlanc misses with a straight right. Beast misses the shot to the body. LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from LeBlanc lands. Beast connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Beast misses with a hook. LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing. LeBlanc punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch. LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot. LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range. Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range. Beast misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely. LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Beast checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Beast throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. LeBlanc throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily. LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range. That kick from Beast tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beast slips a straight right by LeBlanc. LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand. Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beast scrambles back to his feet. Beast throws a combination. LeBlanc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBlanc is rocked! Beast misses with a straight left. LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him? Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses. Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Beast catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross. LeBlanc thows a body kick. Beast tries to catch it but that hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beast connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBlanc 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 Beast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Beast blocks a leg kick. LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Billy Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Beast. Beast blocks a low kick nicely. LeBlanc misses with a hook. Beast thows a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab. LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast. A decent looking body kick lands there for LeBlanc. LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Beast throws a body shot but no joy. LeBlanc misses with a hook. Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a fast counter high kick but Beast manages to duck under it in time. Beast misses with an uppercut. Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well. LeBlanc takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beast drops LeBlanc with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LeBlanc looks back up at him and smiles so Beast waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the body. LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. LeBlanc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. LeBlanc misses the jab. Beast takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Beast. LeBlanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Beast tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it. LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast. Beast misses with a jab to the body
and LeBlanc counters with an inside leg kick. Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike. LeBlanc lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab. LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Beast. Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing. LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely. LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily. LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss! Beast misses with a looping left. LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Beast is looking to control LeBlanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Claude LeBlanc. I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc! After winning the bout, Claude LeBlanc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Billy Beast stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky punch, I demand a rematch'.
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