Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
LeBlanc cracks BatzCastelmore with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.#CL#
BatzCastelmore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BatzCastelmore obliges.
BatzCastelmore missing with knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
BatzCastelmore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBlanc or not.
BatzCastelmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore scores with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc looks winded!
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeBlanc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BatzCastelmore tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
BatzCastelmore scores with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
Still in the clinch, BatzCastelmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike.
Come on BatzCastelmore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBlanc blocks it with crossed arms.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks with his arms.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BatzCastelmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but BatzCastelmore is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBlanc is defending well for now.
LeBlanc goes for a takedown in the clinch but BatzCastelmore prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore crunches a lovely knee into LeBlanc's ribcage.
BatzCastelmore blocks an elbow strike.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBlanc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BatzCastelmore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBlanc or not.
LeBlanc avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BatzCastelmore obliges.
BatzCastelmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeBlancs head.
BatzCastelmore taking a breather.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatzCastelmore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BatzCastelmore scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike.
A short right from BatzCastelmore on the inside.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BatzCastelmore obliges.
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands a good knee to the midsection. LeBlanc won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by BatzCastelmore.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore is working LeBlanc over against the cage.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hand. #T3#
BatzCastelmore scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from BatzCastelmore.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore. #ROC#
LeBlanc is rocked!
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can BatzCastelmore finish him?
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
BatzCastelmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the head.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
LeBlanc avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
LeBlanc avoiding damage.
BatzCastelmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards BatzCastelmore's brow.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore has LeBlanc pushed against the cage.#T4#
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks with his arms.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BatzCastelmores head.
LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BatzCastelmore crunches a lovely knee into LeBlanc's ribcage.
BatzCastelmore digs a right hand underneath LeBlanc's ribcage. LeBlanc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LeBlanc comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
BatzCastelmore pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
BatzCastelmore connects with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore connects with a nasty looking knee right to LeBlanc's face.
BatzCastelmore lands a good knee to the midsection. LeBlanc won't want to take too many of those.
BatzCastelmore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LeBlanc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from BatzCastelmore as the two fighters clinch.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBlanc is defending well for now.
BatzCastelmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
BatzCastelmore jabs LeBlanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BatzCastelmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeBlanc can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as BatzCastelmore jumps back.
BatzCastelmore throws a quick counter kick to the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
BatzCastelmore scores with a head kick. LeBlanc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LeBlanc if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
BatzCastelmore clinches up against the cage.
LeBlanc is working for takedown but BatzCastelmore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charles BatzCastelmore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BatzCastelmore jerks LeBlanc's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! LeBlanc drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! BatzCastelmore goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from BatzCastelmore because LeBlanc was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Charles BatzCastelmore!
After the fight, Charles BatzCastelmore was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Shaw.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBlanc at a distance.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
LeBlanc tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
LeBlanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc delivers a nice body kick.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Shaw drops LeBlanc with a big left hand and mounts him. LeBlanc is in big trouble! #ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
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!
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh LeBlanc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaw has a good base and remains in mount.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine from mount but LeBlanc is having none of it.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
Shaw looking to control but LeBlanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
Shaw looking to control but LeBlanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeBlanc is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
LeBlanc stops Shaw from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
LeBlanc is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlanc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlanc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlanc shrugs it off.
LeBlanc is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shaw goes for an armbar but LeBlanc turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
Shaw is controlling LeBlanc's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that stops Shaw in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBlanc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBlancs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from LeBlanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw drops LeBlanc with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shaw follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shaw!
An out of breath Jack Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Sandman cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Sandman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sandman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandman moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sandman.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandman jabs at LeBlanc's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LeBlanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandman off the cage and back into range.
Sandman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Sandman misses the jab.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
LeBlanc blocks a jab.
Sandman looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Sandman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandman at a distance.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandman.
Sandman takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Sandman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Sandman manages to avoid it.
Sandman just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to counter punch.#T2#
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandman cracks LeBlanc with a good jab.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandman lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.#T3#
Sandman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Sandman was well out of range.
Sandman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Sandman.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sandman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Sandman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Sandman coming out on top.
Sandman misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! LeBlanc has knocked Sandman down with a huge combo! LeBlanc steps away and waves a wobbly Sandman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Sandman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Sandman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Sandman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandman fails with a takedown attempt.
As Sandman backs away, LeBlanc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sandman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking for a kimura here.
Sandman trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom. #T1#
LeBlanc keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBlanc is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeBlanc tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sandman is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but LeBlanc defending well.
Sandman throwing shots but LeBlanc is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlanc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandman prevents LeBlanc from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandman breaks from LeBlanc's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Sandman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlanc turns into him and now he's in Sandman's guard. #SUB2#
Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sandman pushes a forearm under LeBlanc's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeBlanc is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sandman!
An out of breath The Sandman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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. #TD#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
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.
#R2##CL#
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.#TD#
LeBlanc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Funk regains guard. #ES2#
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.#T1#
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Funk lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Funk controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
Funk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBlanc controls the pace.#REF3#
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.#CL2#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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 #CL2#
and Funk moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from LeBlanc. #CUT#
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. #BC#
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.#T1#
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 #CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlanc blocks the leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Hardon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardon. Hardon gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
Hardon lands a body shot.
Hardon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hardon.
LeBlanc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardon cracks LeBlanc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Hardon misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hardon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick. #T2#
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon is looking to land body kicks.
Hardon throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardon moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
Hardon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Medium Hardon has been cut.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
Hardon attempts a counter takedown but LeBlanc avoids it well and moves away.
LeBlanc lands with a hook. Hardon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
LeBlanc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Hardon.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Hardon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hardon. #T4##KD2#
LeBlanc drops Hardon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardon looks back up at him and smiles so LeBlanc waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Hardon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hardon head around and knocks him out cold! LeBlanc hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Donk. LeBlanc catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe feints and then cracks LeBlanc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBlanc down.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.#T1#
LeBlanc with a nice cross.#CL2#
LeBlanc has managed to clinch.
Defoe blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe lands a body shot.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBlanc is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns LeBlanc into the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Defoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc. #T2#
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD#
Defoe lands a big head kick that sends LeBlanc tumbling to the mat! Defoe takes a step backwards and waves LeBlanc back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
LeBlanc is rocked!
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
A head kick misses from Defoe.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc throws a shot to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc just manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe slips under a jab.
LeBlanc defending well as Defoe loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by LeBlanc there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Defoe tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeBlanc! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
LeBlanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc takes one to the chin there.#T1#
LeBlanc is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Defoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Defoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As LeBlanc looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but LeBlanc just gets out of the way.
LeBlanc walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped Defoe's head back.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
Defoe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Defoe misses.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Defoe. #T3#
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Defoe tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. Defoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Defoe moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
That kick from Defoe tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBlanc throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at 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 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
You can see that LeBlanc has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
LeBlanc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
LeBlanc takes one to the side of the head.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
LeBlanc clinches. #BC#
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlanc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends LeBlanc's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to clinch.#T2#
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick. #KD#
Defoe cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LeBlanc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target. #T3#
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.#KD#
Defoe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LeBlanc sprawling to the canvas! LeBlanc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Defoe finish him?!
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBlanc momentarily.
Defoe takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws an overhand right that drops LeBlanc like a sack of potatoes! Defoe dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
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. #T1#
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? #T2#
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. #T3#
Theodorou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
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. #CL#
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. #T4#
Theodorou takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
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.#CL#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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. #CUT#
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. #T2#
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. #CUT#
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. #BC#
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.

Event: GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw looking to stall.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlanc tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
LeBlanc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeBlanc working aggressively here. #T1#
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it misses.
LeBlanc is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Shaw is trying to stall.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw misses with a body punch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw taking a breather.
LeBlanc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
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!
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Shaw.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
LeBlanc tries to stall but Shaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch. #T3#
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Shaw flicks out a counter leg kick but LeBlanc steps away.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and LeBlanc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw lands with a hook. LeBlanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc. #CL#
LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Shaw tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
LeBlanc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
LeBlanc has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shaw regains guard immediately.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and LeBlanc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between LeBlanc's legs - danger averted.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaw throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like LeBlanc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it well.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc thumps Shaw with a low kick.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LeBlanc cracks Shaw with a good jab.#T1#
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and LeBlanc counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaw throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc. #CL#
LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
LeBlanc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.#T2#
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, LeBlanc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBlanc is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBlanc avoiding damage. #BC#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
LeBlanc is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Shaw does it's job there.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#T3#
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.
Jack Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Shaw didn't see that one coming.
Shaw misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBlanc misses the target.#T4#
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Shaw.
LeBlanc looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw misses with a hook.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
As LeBlanc backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but LeBlanc manages to avoid it all.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeBlanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.#T1#
LeBlanc works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw is trying to control the position but LeBlanc postures up.
LeBlanc chips away with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBlanc throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBlanc's guard. Nice move by Shaw!#REVB#
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlanc is retaining full guard.
Shaw stands and throws LeBlanc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shaw trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shaw advances to mount.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw avoids the attempt from LeBlanc to control.
Shaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBlanc manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeBlanc is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc parries the strikes from Shaw easily there. Shaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LeBlanc to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
Well LeBlanc 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz scores with a nice head shot.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from LeBlanc.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBlanc throws a combination. Ortiz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Ortiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Ortiz cracks LeBlanc with an open hand slap.
LeBlanc scores with the left hand. Ortiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortiz thows a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it
and LeBlanc counters with a low kick, right behind Ortiz 's knee.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ortiz misses with a looping right.#T1#
LeBlanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc darts in looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets double underhooks and turns LeBlanc into the cage.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
LeBlanc pushes Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
LeBlanc scores with a shoulder strike.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
Still in the clinch, Ortiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for LeBlanc. #TD2#
LeBlanc has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ortiz is trying to keep an underhook but LeBlanc manages to get the takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeBlanc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeBlanc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeBlanc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeBlanc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LeBlanc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortiz's head.
LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeBlanc is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from LeBlanc. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Ortiz throwing a counter right hand but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a good low kick that Ortiz was not able to check.
Ortiz throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortiz throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped Ortiz's head back.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LeBlanc walks into a straight right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc lands a front kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortiz has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Ortiz. #T1#
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but Ortiz saw it coming and moves away.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeBlanc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Ortiz misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortiz loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortiz as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that Ortiz semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortiz slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a hook.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Ortiz moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Ortiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz lands a jab to LeBlanc's midsection.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range. #T3#
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz tries to work over LeBlanc's front leg with a kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBlanc cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LeBlanc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like LeBlanc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
LeBlanc scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
LeBlanc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Ortiz.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
LeBlanc works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
LeBlanc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Decent striking displayed by LeBlanc there.#CL2#
LeBlanc pushes Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Lorenzo Ortiz has been cut.
LeBlanc lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBlanc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.#T1#
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it misses.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
LeBlanc lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc lands with a right to the head.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortiz's brow.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeBlancs head.
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 blocking some punches.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Ortiz.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc just leaning against Ortiz, taking a breather.
Lorenzo Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ortiz.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
LeBlanc gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeBlanc.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc effectively controlling the action here.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBlanc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
LeBlanc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claude LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeBlanc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Our winner, Claude LeBlanc, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elcock.
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Elcock saw that one coming.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elcock's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elcock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
Elcock throws a low kick, looking for LeBlanc's leg but LeBlanc calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Elcock counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.
Elcock takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up.
Elcock throws a front kick that sends LeBlanc stumbling back into the cage.
Elcock cracks LeBlanc with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Elcock down. #T1#
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Armando Elcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Elcock.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elcock counters with a straight right hand.
Elcock throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Elcock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up
and Elcock counters with a nice body shot.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but Elcock is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up but Elcock circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL#
LeBlanc has Elcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Elcock can't break the clinch.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
LeBlanc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Elcock wants to get back to his feet.
LeBlanc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeBlanc working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Elcock's thigh. Elcock counters though and makes it back to full guard.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Elcock is keeping the position.#T3#
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elcock wants to get back to his feet but LeBlanc passes into half guard.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Elcock is defending well.
Elcock is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
LeBlanc prevents Elcock from standing back up.
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elcock wants to get back to his feet.
LeBlanc throwing shots but Elcock is blocking nicely.
Elcock pushes LeBlanc off looking to stand but LeBlanc dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Elcock avoids it easily.
Elcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Elcock.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the body.
Elcock avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcock throws a low kick, looking for LeBlanc's leg but LeBlanc calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
LeBlanc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elcock. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elcock momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elcock counters with a left to the body.
Elcock ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Elcock staying out of range there.
Elcock throws a fast counter high kick but LeBlanc manages to duck under it in time.
Elcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBlanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elcock counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Elcock.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elcock can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
LeBlanc moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc leaning against his opponent.
LeBlanc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elcock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc lands an elbow just above Elcock 's eye.
Elcock has had enough of the clinch but LeBlanc keeps him there for the moment.
Elcock avoids the elbow strike from LeBlanc, against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elcock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elcock blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Elcock.
LeBlanc lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Armando Elcock has been cut.#T2##BC2#
Elcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc lands with a slapping head kick.
Elcock swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Elcock punishes LeBlanc's body with a nice straight punch.
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 lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elcock avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
Elcock throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
And LeBlanc counters with a quick kick to the body but Elcock blocks it.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elcock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it well.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from LeBlanc
letting Elcock counter with a right hand. #T3#
Elcock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBlanc wants to slow Elcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Elcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBlanc with a body shot.
LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
letting Elcock counter with a right hand.
Elcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Elcock misses the shot to the body.
Elcock moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Elcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elcock with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Elcock.
Elcock throws a counter combo.
Elcock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
LeBlanc throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of Elcock's head but Elcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBlanc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elcock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elcock blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Elcock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeBlanc throws a combination that misses
and Elcock counters with a right hand to the body.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
and Elcock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elcock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Elcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc throws a body shot but no joy.
Elcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBlanc with a body shot.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Elcock is just out of range.
Elcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Elcock blocks a jab.
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.
The cut man is working on Armando Elcock's cut.
That's time! LeBlanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Elcock with a hook.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Elcock moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Elcock finds it's way through LeBlanc's defenses.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elcock moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elcock looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Elcock staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc throws the kick towards the body but Elcock avoids it.
Elcock takes one on the button.
Elcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Elcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Elcock scores with a hook to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elcock.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Elcock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that misses
and Elcock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBlanc.
Elcock moves out of range of the body kick from LeBlanc.
A little jabbing left from Elcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
Elcock is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Elcock misses.
Elcock connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elcock moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Elcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elcock scores with a jab. LeBlanc acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elcock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
LeBlanc moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elcock avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Elcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elcock's defenses. #T3#
LeBlanc stalling in the clinch but Elcock improves position.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Elcock.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
Armando Elcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Elcock breaks the clinch.
LeBlanc with a jab.
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Elcock punishes LeBlanc's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Elcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Elcock ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Elcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Elcock sprawls well. He's pushed LeBlanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elcock avoids a kick to the body.
Elcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Elcock looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBlanc misses the target.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Elcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elcock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Elcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elcock thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elcock thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Claude LeBlanc.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBlanc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
Leija has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
Leija throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LeBlanc has time to react.
Leija throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
Leija throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leija moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Leija throws an off balance right hand
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand. #T1#
Leija scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Leija .
Leija connects with a body shot.
Leija cracks LeBlanc with an open hand slap.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but Leija avoids it.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
Alfredo Leija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
LeBlanc quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leija can pounce on him.
LeBlanc drops his hands momentarily and Leija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Leija lands a leg kick that knocks LeBlanc off balance momentarily.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leija misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc tries to counter by clinching up but Leija breaks away and moves out of range.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Leija misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Donk. Leija catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Leija buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leija with a nice cross.
Leija lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeBlanc tries to move into range but Leija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leija .
LeBlanc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leija connects with a body shot that sends LeBlanc's belly button to the back.#T4#
Leija throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LeBlanc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leija connects with a nice looking jab.
Leija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlanc doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Leija . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leija .
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Leija is just out of range.
Leija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leija lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
Leija takes one to the chin there.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
A looping hook to the body misses from Leija . LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leija 's jab looks to have found its range, popping LeBlanc under the eye.
Leija fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
Leija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leija punishes LeBlanc's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Leija .
Leija throws a nice looking combination but LeBlanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leija misses with a body kick.
Leija throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Leija 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leija duly obliges.
Leija cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Leija swings away with a body shot that misses
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Leija lands a big right hand that sends LeBlanc crashing to the mat! Leija stays standing though and waves LeBlanc back to his feet!
Oh LeBlanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leija fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked LeBlanc out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.

Event: MFN 351
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spliffton checks it well.
Spliffton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffton is just out of range.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Spliffton counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LeBlanc with a jab.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spliffton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
LeBlanc defending well as Spliffton loads up on a big left hand.
Spliffton throws out a leg kick but LeBlanc moves out of range and Spliffton only half commits.
LeBlanc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Spliffton was well out of range.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffton moves away.
Spliffton checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spliffton! But no joy.
Spliffton stuffs the takedown attempt from LeBlanc. LeBlanc gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spliffton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffton.
Spliffton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.#T2#
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spliffton misses with an uppercut.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spliffton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spliffton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffton counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeBlanc.#CUT#
It looks like Cron Spliffton has been cut.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Spliffton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Spliffton.#T3#
Spliffton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spliffton blocks a jab.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spliffton lands a front kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spliffton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cron Spliffton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Spliffton takes one on the button.
LeBlanc tries to clinch
and Spliffton counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBlanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffton.
LeBlanc circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Spliffton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! LeBlanc follows Spliffton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Pereira is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira throws a sloppy body shot
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LeBlanc defends it well.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by LeBlanc's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Pereira seems unphased.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.#T1#
Pereira looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
LeBlanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Pereira avoids the head kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but LeBlanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Pereira lands a head shot.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LeBlanc lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pereira throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.#T3#
LeBlanc throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but LeBlanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily. #T4#
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Pereira down.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
A jab from Pereira does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but LeBlanc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
LeBlanc tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?#T1#
LeBlanc slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira fakes the leg kick and cracks LeBlanc in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Pereira cracks LeBlanc with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pereira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning LeBlanc to stand back up!#ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
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 is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pereira doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! LeBlanc crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in LeBlanc's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 339: Manne vs. Del Toro
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okunaba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeBlanc - the referee stops the clock and Okunaba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeBlanc. Okunaba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba thows a body kick. LeBlanc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Okunaba pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBlanc avoids it.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBlanc is defending well for now.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc trying to control the position but instead, Okunaba has worked for underhooks and has pushed LeBlanc into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands an elbow inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks with his arms.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeBlanc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
LeBlanc takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeBlanc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LeBlanc lands an uppercut.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into LeBlanc's ribcage.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBlanc blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage. #BC#
LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
A head kick by Okunaba misses
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Okunaba closes the distance but LeBlanc moves to the side
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from LeBlanc. #T4#
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Okunaba stuns LeBlanc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Okunaba misses with a jab to the body
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenton Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a body shot.
Okunaba moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Okunaba misses.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a leg kick
and LeBlanc counters with an outside leg kick.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
LeBlanc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc is looking for a counter combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okunaba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okunaba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okunaba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okunaba throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily. #T2#
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Okunaba blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
LeBlanc avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba. #BC#
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okunaba throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
LeBlanc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenton Okunaba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlanc blocks the leg kick.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okunaba. Okunaba obviously looking to wear him down.
Okunaba slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.#T1#
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Okunaba seems unphased.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okunaba is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Claude LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba wants to counter with a clinch but LeBlanc pushes him away.
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Okunaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okunaba scrambles back to his feet.
Okunaba lands a right hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba jabs LeBlanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Okunaba tries to land a body kick
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
LeBlanc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okunaba throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBlanc jabs at Okunaba's body.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses LeBlanc's front leg but catches the back leg as LeBlanc tries to avoid it. #T4#
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Okunaba steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Okunaba.
As Okunaba backs away, LeBlanc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba lands a front kick.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
Nice shot lands for LeBlanc.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okunaba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 334: jak sie masz
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Crowe blocks the leg kick.
Crowe throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crowe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crowe thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crowe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crowe working the body and head with strikes.
LeBlanc tries to buck Crowe off but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Crowe trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc is pushing Crowe's head away, looking to escape. Crowe manages to hold on to the position though.
Crowe 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.
LeBlanc is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
LeBlanc takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LeBlanc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crowe lands an elbow.
Crowe throwing strikes but LeBlanc manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
LeBlanc in the domination position with Crowe hanging on.
Crowe struggling a bit here.
Crowe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBlanc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowe keeps working.
Crowe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Crowe dodges the ground and pound from LeBlanc.
Crowe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBlanc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBlanc postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
LeBlanc trying to control the position but Crowe is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Crowe is trying to control LeBlanc's posture but LeBlanc avoids it.
Crowe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowe keeps working.
Crowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowe gets back to half guard.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Crowe is defending well.
LeBlanc is keen to just control but Crowe is a slippery customer.
Crowe is positioning himself well to prevent LeBlanc advancing to mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crowe wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crowe.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but LeBlanc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stanton Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Crowe tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
Crowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
LeBlanc feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crowe sprawling to the canvas! Crowe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LeBlanc finish him?! #ROC2#
Crowe is rocked!
Crowe misses with a hook to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Crowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Crowe out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). 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.

Event: MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henry. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
Henry wants to clinch.
LeBlanc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc wants to land a leg kick but Henry is out of range.
LeBlanc blocks the body kick. #T1#
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henry walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.#CUT#
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
Henry lands with a right hand.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henry misses with an uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
LeBlanc scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henry, right into the meat.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Henry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henry misses the jab.#KD#
LeBlanc lands a big head kick that sends Henry tumbling to the mat! LeBlanc takes a step backwards and waves Henry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from LeBlanc! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from LeBlanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego jabs at LeBlanc's body.
Diego digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
LeBlanc tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Diego persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
Diego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlanc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Diego defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Diego misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely.
Diego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBlanc pinned against the cage. LeBlanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.#T2#
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc feinted there with a counter leg kick.
LeBlanc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with LeBlanc's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Diego both land. Nice combination.
Diego with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.#TD2#
Diego decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
LeBlanc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diego is on him like a limpet, forcing LeBlanc back against the cage.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range. #T3#
Diego scores with a jab.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
LeBlanc scores with a leg kick.
Diego misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Diego down. #T4#
Diego misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Dom Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Diego tries to get set, LeBlanc tries to push him back and clinch up but Diego manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
LeBlanc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LeBlanc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Diego is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dom Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. '.

Event: MFN 320: Resilient
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
LeBlanc tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlanc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kai is fending him off so far but LeBlanc persists. Nope, Kai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai pushes LeBlanc away with a front kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBlanc. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kai throws a quick counter head kick but LeBlanc was just out of range.
Kai thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
LeBlanc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Kai lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Kai throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.#T3#
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Kai tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kai takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses. #T4#
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Kai's legs.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Kai motions for LeBlanc to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kai tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses with a body kick.
A cross from Kai lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai fires out a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
LeBlanc lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
LeBlanc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
LeBlanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai lands with a nice body punch.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Kai catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well. #T2#
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Kai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kai has cracked LeBlanc with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kai lands another huge swinging hook and LeBlanc tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save LeBlanc, before Kai can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Elcock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elcock!
LeBlanc lands a nice shot that snaps Elcock's head back.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elcock wants to land a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
Elcock throws a one two combo.
Elcock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Elcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elcock misses with a hook
and LeBlanc counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Elcock badly! He tries to strike back but LeBlanc puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Elcock out cold! Oh man, Elcock will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claude LeBlanc!
Claude LeBlanc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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