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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Blake Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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Great elbows
Granite chin
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn drives through and clinches with LeBlanc against the cage.
Flynn blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Blake Flynn has been cut.
Flynn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
Flynn avoiding damage as LeBlanc throws knees to the body.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Flynn avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike.
Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off.
It looks like John LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flynn's brow.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flynn dodges an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc being controlled against the cage.
Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that LeBlanc has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
Flynn takes a knee right on the jaw!
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye.
Flynn breaks the clinch.
Flynn has managed to clinch.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
Flynn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flynn dodges an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Flynn keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Flynn.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike from Flynn.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Flynn avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
Flynn stalling the fight.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
Flynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flynn rushes LeBlanc and presses him up against the cage.
Flynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flynn moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc.
Flynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn rushes LeBlanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Flynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Blake Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn moves into range and clinches up with LeBlanc.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike.
Flynn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye.
Flynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
LeBlanc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flynn.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc tries to land knees in the clinch but Flynn avoids the damage to the body.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Flynn blocks it.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flynn avoids the elbow strike from LeBlanc, against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Flynn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off.
Flynn blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Flynn has control.
Blake Flynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flynn avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc.
Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards LeBlanc's brow.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Flynn controls his hands.
Flynn lands an elbow that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Flynn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Flynn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeBlanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flynn avoids it.
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
Flynn lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Flynn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flynn moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBlanc takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Flynn blocks it.
LeBlanc pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Flynn working aggressively here.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc gets tackled into the cage by Flynn. Flynn maintains the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flynn avoids it.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
LeBlanc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn manages to break the clinch.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn blocking some punches.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeBlanc blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
Flynn avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc.
Flynn lands a damaging elbow.
Flynn taking a breather.
LeBlanc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn landing knees to the head.
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flynn slips a jab from LeBlanc.
A counter left hand to the body from Flynn misses its target.
Flynn wants to clinch.
Flynn tries to clinch up but LeBlanc circles away and keeps his distance.
Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flynn throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
LeBlanc tries to land knees in the clinch but Flynn avoids the damage to the body.
LeBlanc blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flynn looking to throw knees to the head but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
Flynn lands an elbow that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks for a moment.
Flynn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flynn's brow.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Blake Flynn.
Well Flynn 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Flynn!
After the big win, Blake Flynn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Vitality and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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