PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's entrance music is Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeBlanc
vs
Theodorou

184 cm
32
220 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

185 cm
36
214 lbs
30 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBlanc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but Theodorou moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodorou! But no joy.
Theodorou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBlanc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBlanc wants it to stay on the feet.
As Theodorou looks to move away, LeBlanc throws a big counter combo but Theodorou just gets out of the way.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
LeBlanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Theodorou. That did some damage!
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
Theodorou dives in for a single leg takedown but LeBlanc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodorou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodorou.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LeBlanc defends well and Theodorou ends up having to push LeBlanc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theodorou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Theodorou shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodorou doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
Theodorou dives in and grabs LeBlanc's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBlanc pushes down on Theodorou's head and hops out.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Theodorou's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBlanc but LeBlanc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theodorou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodorou or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBlanc, which made it look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theodorou shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodorou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBlanc tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theodorou counters with a left and a right that stings LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.

LeBlanc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theodorou, pushing him back against the cage.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodorou's defenses.
LeBlanc works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou looks winded!
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc lands a damaging elbow.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theodorou's elbow.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
Theodorou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LeBlanc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Theodorou is trying to pull guard but LeBlanc has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou drops down looking for an ankle pick but LeBlanc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Theodorou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theodorou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Theodorou persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Theodorou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theodorou tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeBlanc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodorou somewhat.

LeBlanc moves into range and clinches up with Theodorou.
A right hand to the body from LeBlanc.
A short left from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice shot lands for LeBlanc.
Theodorou shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
Theodorou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBlanc scores with the left hand. Theodorou knows he should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick that knocks Theodorou off balance momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Theodorou ducks down to avoid it.
Theodorou walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

LeBlanc clinches with his opponent.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LeBlanc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
LeBlanc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc prevents the takedown attempt.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Theodorou is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Theodorou takes a shot to the head.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.

The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc - that landed with a thud.
LeBlanc pushes Theodorou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Theodorou.
Claude LeBlanc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LeBlanc lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Theodorou's brow.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.
LeBlanc gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Jake Theodorou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LeBlanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theodorou has LeBlanc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LeBlanc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LeBlanc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theodorou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LeBlanc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Theodorou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theodorou working aggressively here.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.

LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Theodorou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Theodorou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claude LeBlanc!
A very excited looking Claude LeBlanc made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.