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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Ugor Makinwa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinwa misses with a kick to the body
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makinwa dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Makinwa looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
LeBlanc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makinwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makinwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makinwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Makinwa.
Makinwa tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makinwa wants to break free but LeBlanc has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Makinwa lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Makinwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Makinwa controls his hands.
Makinwa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makinwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa throws an off balance right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a solid body kick.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Makinwa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Makinwa's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makinwa! But no joy.
Ugor Makinwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makinwa.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Makinwa down.
Good shot there by Makinwa.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makinwa backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Makinwa down.
LeBlanc instigates a clinch.
Makinwa scores with a shot to the side of LeBlanc's head.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
Makinwa breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick nicely.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Makinwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makinwa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to LeBlanc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makinwa breaks from the clinch.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Makinwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
Nice defenses there by Makinwa.
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends LeBlanc tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves LeBlanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
LeBlanc is rocked!
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh LeBlanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makinwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.
Makinwa cracks LeBlanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makinwa throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Makinwa slips the punch.
Makinwa throws out a leg kick but LeBlanc moves out of range and Makinwa only half commits.
Makinwa throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makinwa. LeBlanc shrugs it off though.
A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there.
LeBlanc stuns Makinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Makinwa's legs.
Makinwa throws a big counter head kick but LeBlanc avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc attempts a counter takedown but Makinwa avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makinwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Makinwa blocks it.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makinwa jabs LeBlanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makinwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc backing away here, and Makinwa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc tries to clinch
and Makinwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makinwa avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Makinwa slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makinwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc throws a lazy right hand but Makinwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makinwa looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Makinwa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makinwa digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
Makinwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makinwa! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinwa throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makinwa flicks out a counter leg kick but LeBlanc steps away.
Makinwa blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from LeBlanc is predictable there
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ugor Makinwa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makinwa - that will leave a mark!
Makinwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeBlanc clinches up with Makinwa and pushes him back against the cage.
Makinwa working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
Makinwa feints and then cracks LeBlanc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBlanc down.
Makinwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makinwa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makinwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makinwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Makinwa.
Makinwa connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the leg kick from Makinwa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
Makinwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
Makinwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Makinwa scores with a leg kick.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Makinwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makinwa connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
Makinwa misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
Makinwa blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Makinwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makinwa trying to remain calm as LeBlanc controls from the top position.
Makinwa tries to improve position but can't.
Makinwa is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
You can see the frustration on Makinwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makinwa sneaks back into half guard.
Makinwa is pressing down on LeBlanc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Makinwa, not yet.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makinwa controlling the position.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Makinwa.
LeBlanc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Makinwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makinwa trying to keep a closed guard but LeBlanc is proving a slippery customer.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Makinwa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBlanc on the side of the head.
Makinwa works LeBlanc's body with a nice hook.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Makinwa was well out of range.
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 Makinwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makinwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makinwa tries to land a leg kick but LeBlanc saw it coming and moves away.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makinwa was covering up waiting for the punch and LeBlanc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
LeBlanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Makinwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Makinwa.
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 Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
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!
Makinwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makinwa. Makinwa obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makinwa lands with an uppercut that bounces LeBlanc off the cage and back into range.
Makinwa blocks the body kick.
Makinwa throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like LeBlanc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc defending well as Makinwa loads up on a big left hand.
Makinwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makinwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlanc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
Makinwa lands a jab to the nose.
Makinwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makinwa moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
A jab from LeBlanc does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBlanc at a distance.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
LeBlanc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range.
Makinwa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makinwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
A punch combination from Makinwa misses.
LeBlanc quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
LeBlanc misses with a lunging right hand
and Makinwa counters with a nice right hand that sends LeBlanc toppling to the canvas! LeBlanc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makinwa finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makinwa.
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc throws a body shot but no joy.
Makinwa misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends LeBlanc tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves LeBlanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Makinwa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches LeBlanc flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! LeBlanc is out cold! Makinwa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugor Makinwa!
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energy
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hype
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