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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leblanc comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Tavi has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rikki Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tavi is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblanc trying to control the action but Tavi is working from the bottom.
Tavi is trying is best to control the position here.
Leblanc is looking to advance position but Tavi won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavi sees it coming and defends easily.
Tavi wants to control but Leblanc is keeping busy.
Leblanc is looking for a kimura but Tavi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leblanc to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc wants to free his trapped foot but Tavi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leblanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavi looking for submissions off his back.
Tavi looks winded!
Leblanc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tavi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leblanc uses his free foot to push down on Tavi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tavi.
Leblanc looking to control but Tavi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavi is looking to improve his position but Leblanc isn't that keen on the idea.
Tavi tries to lock up and control but Leblanc gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leblanc moves to take his opponent's back.
Tavi is really stuck here.
Leblanc looking for the choke from the back.
Leblanc tightening his grip on Tavi, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tavi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leblanc is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavi is defending well though. Leblanc let's go of the attempt for now.
Tavi just trying to survive but Leblanc is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Leblanc working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Leblanc is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavi is defending well though. Leblanc let's go of the attempt for now.
Tavi just trying to survive but Leblanc is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tavi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Leblanc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leblanc looking to break Tavi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tavi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leblanc will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc tightening his grip on Tavi, looking for the choke.
Leblanc is not going to allow Tavi to sit and survive in this position.
Tavi can't escape the position.
Leblanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavi on the ground.
Leblanc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tavi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tavi trying to control the hands but Leblanc won't let him.
Leblanc is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tavi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leblanc looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc working for a choke but Tavi is defending well.
Leblanc has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tavi fending off the submission attempt from Leblanc.
Tavi trying to control the position but Leblanc manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc looking to break Tavi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tavi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leblanc will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leblanc avoiding Tavi 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Leblanc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tavi moves to clinch but Leblanc breaks away
and Leblanc counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tavi!
Leblanc staying calm.
Leblanc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tavi, who protects the arm well.
Leblanc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tavi is not content to let Leblanc control the position.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi struggling a bit here.
Leblanc trying to control the action but Tavi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi wants to control but Leblanc postures up.
Tavi is breathing heavily.
Leblanc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tavi is trying to control Leblanc's posture but Leblanc avoids it.
Leblanc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tavi, who protects the arm well.
Leblanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tavi is trying to control Leblanc's posture but Leblanc avoids it.
Ethan Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leblanc trying to control the position but Tavi is working away.
Tavi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Leblanc working away.
Leblanc tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leblanc is working hard here to advance position.
Leblanc advances to full mount.
Leblanc looking for a guillotine from mount but Tavi is having none of it.
Leblanc wants to take Tavi's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi tries to hold on but Leblanc postures up.
Leblanc is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavi is surviving well by controlling Leblanc's body position as best he can.
Tavi tries to hold on but Leblanc pushes him away.
Tavi tries to reverse the position but Leblanc maintains control.
Leblanc wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Leblanc jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tavi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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Leblanc passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tavi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tavi is holding on tight.
Tavi wants to hold on but Leblanc pushes him away.
Tavi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leblanc.
Tavi tries to lock up and control but Leblanc gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tavi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leblanc is staying active.
Leblanc wants to finish this one by submission but Tavi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leblanc.
Tavi prevents Leblanc from taking his back.
Leblanc avoids the attempt from Tavi to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tavi is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Leblanc dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tavi drives through with a takedown into Leblanc's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leblanc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tavi manages to get himself to full guard.
Leblanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavi is looking to control Leblanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavi avoid being mounted?
Leblanc is looking to advance position but Tavi won't allow it.
Leblanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc wants to work for an arm triangle but Tavi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavi is looking to control Leblanc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavi avoid being mounted?
Leblanc wants to work for an arm triangle but Tavi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavi wants to control but Leblanc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leblanc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tavi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leblanc is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leblanc pulls his head out easily.
Leblanc wants to pass the guard but Tavi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leblanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tavi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Leblanc is tapping! Great win for Tavi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikki Tavi!
Rikki Tavi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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