PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

LeBlanc
vs
Funk

184 cm
33
220 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

184 cm
27
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

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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 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Funk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funk darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funk.
Funk lands a left hand.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk lands a left hand.
LeBlanc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands a right hand.
Funk working aggressively here.

LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.

Funk tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk lands an uppercut.
Funk stalling in the clinch but LeBlanc improves position.
LeBlanc lands an elbow inside that Funk shrugs off.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Funk.
Funk pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc lands a nice elbow.
Funk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.

LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown but Funk sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
A jab from Funk finds it's way through LeBlanc's defenses.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk clobbers LeBlanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funk throws a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Funk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Funk counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
Funk scores with a push kick.
Funk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but LeBlanc seems unphased.
Funk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBlancs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LeBlanc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Funk tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funk tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

LeBlanc has Funk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LeBlanc pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Funk tumbling to the mat - LeBlanc dives into Funk's guard.
LeBlanc with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Funk has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage.
Funk being controlled here, momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funk keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Funk has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

LeBlanc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Funk back against the cage.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc - that landed with a thud.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funk misses with some punches.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anders Funk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

LeBlanc closes the distance and pushes Funk back into the cage.
Anders Funk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Funk.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Funk blocks it.
Funk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Funk blocks the elbow strike.
Funk scores with an uppercut up the middle.

LeBlanc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Funk regains guard.

Funk pushes LeBlanc off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Funk.
LeBlanc jabs Funk right on the nose. Funk blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Funk lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

LeBlanc looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funk!
You can see the frustration on Funk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LeBlanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Funk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
Funk is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Funk is positioning himself well to prevent LeBlanc advancing to mount.
LeBlanc misses with a head shot. Funk uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeBlanc trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
Funk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBlanc controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funk moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to move into range but Funk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Funk moves into range and clinches up with LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with some punches.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk is pressed up against the cage. LeBlanc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Funk down to the mat. Funk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funk misses with a body shot
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anders Funk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funk takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funk lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc cracks the inside of Funk's front leg.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funk wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Funk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBlanc on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anders Funk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

LeBlanc moves out of range as Funk strikes.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funk.
LeBlanc throws a lazy head kick

and Funk moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from LeBlanc.

It looks like Anders Funk has been cut.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
Funk blocks an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funk.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Funk.
Funk throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Funk checks a low kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Funk circles away easily
and Funk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk lands a jab to LeBlanc's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand

and Funk counters by clinching up.
LeBlanc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Funk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
Funk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Funk lands a right hand.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.

LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown but Funk sprawls well.
Claude LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Funk misses.
LeBlanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Funk.
LeBlanc throws a poor cross that misses
and Funk counters with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Funk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funk lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Funk lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funk. Funk obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funk scores with a jab to the head.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Funk needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Funk.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Funk.
Funk cracks LeBlanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funk counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Funk counters with a three punch combo that has LeBlanc backing up. LeBlanc nods at Funk to acknowledge the strikes.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Funk.
LeBlanc feinted with a counter takedown.
Funk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and Funk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk lands a body shot.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funk! But no joy.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funk 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
A victorious Anders Funk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.